They Let Homeless People Live in Their Backyard

When Connecticut homeowners open their backyard to the homeless, a small community takes root — but a shift in strategy leads to evictions and an uncertain future for both the unhoused residents and the homeowners. For decades, a New Haven couple opened their home to feed anyone in the neighborhood who was hungry, but in 2023, when the city began shutting down tent cities and displacing the unhoused, they made a more public and defiant choice to let people live in their backyard. After more than 2 years of activism and struggle, a decision was made to wind down the tiny homes community. Citing a need for a reset, repairs, and to rethink their strategy the homeowners told many of the backyard residents they had to leave. Filmed over several months, this short documentary captures the final moments through the stories of people who built a life in a backyard. Whether this is a pause or a conclusion is uncertain. For more content, and future progress sign up for my newsletter https://eks.tv/ To learn more about the Rosette Neighborhood Village visit their website https://www.rosettevillage.org/