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PROMISES TO KEEP
Academy Award Nominee Best Documentary Feature

 
Two men and a lady
Narrated by Martin Sheen, PROMISES TO KEEP is the riveting story of one determined man’s four year struggle with the Federal bureaucracy to help the homeless. An entertaining, provocative and powerful film on social change.

“The Snyder story is worthy of Frank Capra for the way it pits a stubborn idealist against an aloof and even vindictive bureaucracy…this is a very good film that keeps the promises it makes.”
Tom Shales
The Washington Post

“Promises to Keep is informative and motivating. It should stimulate citizen action on homelessness.”
Ralph Nader

“The sooner a person sees this film in his or her lifetime, the better.”
Catherine Charvat
Past-chair, Selected Films for Young Adults, American Library Association.


“An inspiring portrayal of homeless people battling for decent shelter and – most important—simple dignity.”
Robert M. Hayes
Counsel and Founder
National Coalition for the Homeless


“Really stimulates thinking skills. A film that students of all ages should see.”
Sharon Purcell
Social Studies Teacher of the Year
National Council for Social Studies


“Highly recommended for libraries, religious organizations, community agencies and junior and senior high schools.”
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Awards
Best Documentary Feature
Kennedy Center
1989 Academy Award Nominee

Emmy
Washington, DC Chapter
The National Academy
Of Television Arts & Science

Blue Ribbon Award
American Film & Video Festival

1st Place Best Documentary
1st Place Best Film by a Woman
Atlanta Film & Video Festival

Bronze Apple Award
National Education Film & Video Festival

Director's Choice
Black Maria Film & Video Festival

3rd Place
New York EXPO

Honorable Mention Best Documentary
BACA Film & Video Festival
Honorable Mention
Sinking Creek

Best Documentary
Uppsala Film Festival (Sweden)

City Prize for Documentary
Shanghai Film Festival

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American Film Institute - John F.

Amsterdam

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Hallwalls

Independent Feature Film Project

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USA Film Festival

Wine Country Film Festival

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BBC

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