SUGAR - Film About Helping Homeless Youth in America

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself “What’s my calling?” Many people begin questioning themselves after working at a job they really dislike for decades but feel trapped and afraid to make the needed changes to make life much more fulfilling, and actually have a purpose. I’m one of the blessed that has found my calling, by making a difference in the lives of many, which I share a small percentage of online.

I have always been in the belief we meet people for a reason, not just by random coincidence as some believe. At times the reason is revealed quickly, other times the reasons are never understood or revealed to us.

A movie was brought to my attention titled ‘Sugar’, based on a fictional young character attempting to navigate the streets of Venice Beach after losing her parents to an auto accident, and becoming homeless.

 

Award winning director Rotimi Rainwater recreates living on the streets from his first-hand experience. Mr. Rainwater was homeless in Florida for almost a year himself, and understands the trials and tribulations the homeless face on a daily basis.

American’s like to assume issues such as homeless children doesn’t affect our country, or themselves, and will avoid certain parts of town where thousands of homeless children and adults congregate, as if this will ease their guilt for looking the other way. Sugar will bring our awareness to center stage as this issue continues to fester and grow daily in cities across our country.

Before viewing the Sugar trailer my assumption was, here's another low budget film, made by aspiring Hollywood young people just starting out, I was incorrect. With stars such as Shenae Grimes, Corbin Bleu, Austin Williams, and Marshall Allman playing keys roles, Sugar was extremely well done. 

Sugar was the winner of the ‘Films Heals Award’ at the Manhattan Film Festival, which will make for a great launch for such a worthy cause as Sugar.

Executive producer Elliot Broidy’ creation sends the homeless youth a positive message regarding their situation and  offers options for the homeless to escape their chains of living on the streets. Elliot Broidy was immediately drawn to Sugar, not to leave a mark in history, but to aid young people in need. Mr. Broidy is well seasoned in helping others through organizations such as Lauren’s Kids Foundation, and Council of Guardians of Aviva Family and Childrens Services. Mr. Broidy works as an investment manager in Los Angeles at his firm Broidy Capital Management.

To further raise awareness in advance of the September premiere, the movie’s production team has strategically scheduled screenings in several cities with large homeless youth populations.

More information including screening dates visit: http://www.facebook.com/thesugarfilm.

SUGAR - Trailer 

 

Published on Jun 28, 2013

Director Rotimi Rainwater.

Elliott Broidy is a leading Los Angeles philanthropist supporting initiatives ranging from the arts to empowering disadvantaged children.

His most recent philanthropy sheds light on the issues facing homeless youth in Los Angeles. As an Executive Producer of the upcoming film Sugar, Broidy aims to provide hope as well as 10,000 meals for homeless Los Angeles youth.

Elliott Broidy's philanthropic support continues to provide hope to those who otherwise may not have the resources to improve their social or economic situations.