Fort Worth is rolling out the red carpet for some hard-hitting social commentary with its upcoming film screening — and it won't cost you a dime. The City of Fort Worth’s Human Relations Commission is hosting a free presentation of "A Decent Home" as part of its Movies That Matter film series. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, located at 3200 Darnell St. Reservation-making film buffs can snag their spots online before the seats fill up.
Directed by Sara Terry, "A Decent Home" peels the curtain back on the growing wealth gap through the struggles of mobile home park residents, according to the City of Fort Worth. These folks, often overlooked by society’s elite, are the collateral in a high-stakes game played by private equity firms and moneyed investors looking to pad their pockets. The documentary shines a spotlight on residents who are strangled by the chokehold of rising land rents imposed by landlords while they barely scrape by in their homes — on wheels that never hit the road.
The film spans 87 minutes of raw, unfiltered dialogue that digs into socio-economic disparities head-on, whose running time doesn't skimp on content that’s bound to ignite conversations. It raises a pressing question, asking, "Who are we becoming as Americans?", as highlighted by the City of Fort Worth. The film confronts viewers with the uncomfortable realities tied up with homeownership, land tenancy rights, and the ever-widening divide between the haves and the have-nots — it's far more than just a narrative concerning property lines and eviction notices.
Since 2010, Movies That Matter has used the power of cinema as its soapbox to raise awareness for human rights issues both local and international. The program, stewarded by the Diversity & Inclusion Department, each screening throngs with moderated discussions, aiming to educate and spark civic engagement through compelling storytelling. If you're interested in this blend of film and social consciousness, the program's upcoming screening of "A Decent Home" promises to be a veritable feast for the mind.
