Jacob's House is a patient exploration of what constitutes a house and how a house constitutes a way of life. Made collaboratively between two neighbors, this film traces Jacob's 15 year relationship to his home as he resists a developer’s brutal attempt to evict him.
21’ 16mm to digital transfer
Since the completion of the film, Jacob is still expriencing housing instability. Please consider donating to our ongoing fundrasier
For information on Jacob’s paintings, you can reach out directly to Jacob on his instagram @the_crown388 and @kennuth5
past screenings:
* FID Marseille; Mention spéciale du Jury de l’École de la 2e Chance
* New York Film Festival
* Beijing Short Film Festival
* Lumen Film Festival
* Porto/Post/Doc
* Anthology Film Archives