CFR Hosts “On the Edge” Documentary Screening at Mansour Center

Marietta, Ga. (October 11, 2011)  On Monday, October 10, The Center for Family Resources, in partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Homelessness Awareness Week, hosted a screening of award-winning documentary, “On the Edge.” 

Produced by Diane Nilan and directed by Laura Vazquez, the 60-minute film chronicles seven struggling women as they step from the shadow of shame to shed light on poverty, domestic violence and homelessness in America. Their stories give new meaning to life “on the edge.”

More than 60 community members, nonprofit representatives and others attended the screening.  “On the Edge” producer, Diane Nilan was present to introduce the film and offered commentary after the screening.  Also, Lana Wachniak, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Kennesaw State University as well as Katheryn Preston, executive director of the Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness, attended the screening and offered comments about the state of homelessness in our area and the state of Georgia. 

“The Center for Family Resources is proud to partner once again with Kennesaw State University as part of Homelessness Awareness Week,” said Jeri Barr, CEO for The Center for Family Resources.  “The women in this film have powerful stories to tell and highlight an issue that is a reality for many of our neighbors in Cobb County.  We were honored to welcome members of this community to the screening of this important, eye-opening film.”

For more information about the documentary, visit http://ontheedge.niu.edu/story.html

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