MOVIES MATTER –
June 6, 2025 – “InhuMAINE,” created by Rogan O’Donnell, was filmed almost entirely in Bangor and attempts to capture why the region has struggled with growing homelessness in the wake of the pandemic. The documentary also dives into other dangers and challenges people who are homeless face. O’Donnell and his co-director, Ryan Kapp, began filming the documentary in 2023 and finished earlier this year.
The film creators spoke with numerous people who are homeless in Bangor about how they got there and the barriers they face to getting help. Some are newly homeless after escaping an abusive relationship, others have been homeless for years because they can’t afford an apartment on their fixed income.
The documentary also features interviews with nearly a dozen local service providers, politicians and public safety officials who have spent years working to assist those who are homeless and often dealing with other physical, mental and behavioral health issues.
