La Crosse, WI: October 14, 2025
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — Homelessness remains a contentious issue in La Crosse, but a new documentary screening aims to unite people from various perspectives by showcasing what they say is a successful model.
The film Beyond the Bridge follows up on Under the Bridge, a documentary by A Bigger Vision Films about the criminalization of homelessness in Indiana. The new documentary seeks to answer the question, "What`s the solution?"
"We took that seriously and we started studying up and came across Housing First," said Don Sawyer, producer and director of Beyond the Bridge. "And so we met the guy who created Housing First as a solution to homelessness... And that`s where the story begins."
La Crosse native and Milwaukee County housing administrator James Mathy said Housing First is often criticized for its implementation in some areas. However, the film highlights Milwaukee`s model, which Mathy said boasts a 95 percent success rate in maintaining housing for individuals...
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