John Mendez : The bridge

Homelessness is everywhere. John Mendez is on the frontlines of the fight against homelessness in Montgomery County, MD, just outside of Washington, D.C. Often times battling extreme cold in the middle of the night, John works tirelessly to help find affordable housing for each individual living without a roof over their head. This short documentary is a portrait of John, highlighting what drives him to care and fight for society’s most forgotten population.