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The Forgotten Ones

The PBS Short Film Festival continues to elevate the reach and visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country. For thirteen years, the festival has showcased films about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and much more. The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.

The Forgotten Ones

Season 2024 Episode 9 | 7m 38s | CC

Willie “Billy Brown” Smith is a spry, 75 year old black man who intermittently lived on the streets of Hollywood, California for nearly 40 years. After decades of hard drug and alcohol abuse, he kicked the habit and started piecing his life back together.

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