Food Broker: Doris

Logline:
As a black lady at the age of 90, Doris Presley utilizes a uniquely personal approach to feeding homeless people, rather than treating them like problems to be solved.

Synopsis:
Doris Presley does not view homelessness as a statistic.

Doris spent her youth along the train tracks of Arizona where her mother welcomed hobos on route to California into their home for a hot meal, medical aid, and pleasant company. The absence of a home was not sinful or dirty. Every traveler in Doris’ childhood had a face, a story, a future. Doris’ mother instilled in her a belief in the sanctity of hospitality, and Doris has spent the past 70 years honoring that great tradition.

At age 90, Doris continues to work tirelessly to provide a home for people who are in need of one. She understands that shelter, although important, is only a “home” in the most basic sense, and founded Doris Cares to offer a more personal solution to homelessness. Doris dreams of being able to provide food, clothing, housing, medical care, and most importantly, empathy to those who are housing insecure. She will never slow her fight before her dream becomes a reality.

Food Broker: Doris is a character study that chronicles Doris’ ambition of feeding and caring for homeless people throughout Los Angeles while overcoming her own disability and lack of resources.