Come out an d support the Wood Street Community for a special work-in-progress screening and fundraiser for the documentary Woo d Street — a gripping film that follows members of Oakland’s larg est homeless encampment as they fight the city and state against eviction from their long-term community.

This intimate film centers on John and LaMonté—two unhoused men turned community leaders—who organize their neighbors in the face of displacement\, addiction\, and a failing social s ystem. Their story is a powerful testament to resilience\, solidarity\, an d the right to remain.

Directed by award-winning journalist Caron Creighton\, Wood Street is currently in post-production and has received s upport from SFFILM\, the Sundance Institute\, Brown Girls Doc Mafia\, Blac k Public Media\, Bay Area Video Coalition and the Berkeley Film Foundation .

We will show some scenes from the work-in-progress film\, with t he director and members of the Wood Street Commons present for a panel dis cussion after the screening.

Location: 1501 Harrison St.\, Oakland CA

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Doors open: 6PM
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Screening starts: 6:30PM
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Price: The event is free with an R SVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want. Please make donations to our crowdfunding campaign.
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Please note:
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The event space is a bout 1/2 block from 12th St. BART\, some street parking is available.
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Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue.
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Limited space available. If you cannot attend\, please return y our ticket so someone else can take it.
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Accessibil ity:
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Masks required at all times in the space.
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There are no steps to enter the space. More info on access needs ca n be found on Moment s Co-op website.
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