Filmed over the duration of one year by Sevan Matossian, who lives and works at their home, the documentary strings together a mosaic of humor and pain that unfolds under one roof.

The house where Laura, Tim S., and Tim W. live is defined by its supportive living philosophy. Each resident of the house is under the supervision of twenty-four hour staff support. The supportive living mantra encourages the residents to eventually wean away from staff assistance so they can ultimately live independently. Learning how to live on their own however, is only one aspect of their struggles, which include dealing with aggression and self-awareness. There are eight residents with developmental disabilities living in the house and Our House focuses on the three highest functioning adults.

director – Sevan Matossian

Sevan has worked at the house for four years. Having unlimited access and a great rapport with the residents, Sevan filmed nearly every day for one year to track the developing storylines. With a budget of $600 for production expenses, primarily consisting of DV tapes, Our House was shot as a labor of love. With great dedication Sevan Matossian, Greg Shields (co-director) and Bessie Morris (producer) devoted over one year and a half to make this very moving documentary. Compiling the 100 hours of footage into 83 minutes was an editing process that took five months. The initial inspiration to make the movie came from the intense interest and emotional responses generated by stories about the house. The goal of the filmmakers is to raise awareness of the experiences faced by the developmentally disabled.

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