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"Homeless man works for change that lasts".

Columbia Star

August 08, 2008

By Anita Baker

This is a biographical profile of Eric "Protein" Moseley, an activist filmmaker who uses his personal experience with long-term homelessness to create advocacy documentaries.

It covers his mission to communicate the authentic realities of homelessness through two films: "Skid Row Journey," which documents street life in Los Angeles, and "Down (But Not Out)," produced by SCETV, which provides an experiential look at a typical day for a homeless person in Columbia, South Carolina, while specifically highlighting supportive resources like soup kitchens, the city's Winter Shelter, and library facilities.

The text presents the perspective of SCETV producer Dave Adams, who contrasts Moseley's "big picture" approach to systemic change with the more immediate, survival-focused mindset of other homeless individuals he encountered during filming, ultimately characterizing Moseley as a "rare breed" of advocate who is "genuine, committed, and humble."



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