PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Two free community screenings of “InhuMAINE”, an internationally award- nominated Maine-made documentary examining homelessness, resilience and systemic inequities, will be held in Presque Isle on Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1.
The first screening will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31 at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Public Library, 39 Second St. The second screening will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Presque Isle Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 27 Church St.
Optional donations at both screenings will benefit Homeless Services of Aroostook. No donation is expected, and community members are encouraged to attend regardless of their ability to contribute.
Produced by Maine documentarian Rogan O’Donnell, MS, “InhuMAINE” is a 78-minute film created over 19 months in Bangor. Through the experiences of people living at the intersection of homelessness, addiction, mental illness and systemic neglect, the documentary examines both the depth of the crisis and the resilience of people whose lives are too often dismissed or unseen.
The film received its world premiere at the Maine International Film Festival and was a finalist for the festival’s Tourmaline Award. It is going to be at the upcoming Montreal International Film Festival and has been nominated for an award. “InHumaine” was featured at the Reel Recovery Film Festival.
The screenings come as communities throughout Maine confront the realities of older adults and people living on fixed incomes who are losing stable housing. Organizers hope the film will help residents understand how people can work throughout their lives yet reach retirement age without a secure place to live.
Homeless Services of Aroostook operates the only homeless shelter in Aroostook County and serves residents from communities across the region. The organization reports that community support helped provide more than 13,000 bed-nights and more than 20,000 meals in 2025.
