Beyond Homeless · Documentary Two
Building Home
The powerful story of one man's journey through addiction, homelessness, and recovery, showcasing proven pathways offering transformed lives.
Featuring Jared Klickstein · Dr. Drew Pinsky · Steve Adami
Jared Klickstein
Jared spent years on the street and in active addiction before finding his way into recovery. Now an author and advocate, his story anchors the film and its central question: what does coming home really take?
Dr. Drew Pinsky
Dr. Drew has spent his career at the intersection of medicine, addiction, and public conversation. In Building Home he discusses what drives addiction and how it's best addressed on both a personal and policy level.
Steve Adami
Steve leads The Way Out, a recovery-focused response to homelessness. In the film he speaks to what works on the ground, and why the path home runs through treatment and community.
The world premiere on August 21, 2026 at the Cowell Theatre was followed by a panel discussion with the people on screen.
- Dr. Drew PinskyModerator
Board-certified physician and addiction-medicine specialist.
- Steve AdamiPanelist
Leads The Way Out, a recovery-focused response to homelessness.
Scott AckersonPanelistDirector of the Social Impact Studio at WestEast Design Group, and former VP of Strategic Relationships at Haven for Hope in San Antonio.
Matt DorseyPanelistMember of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 6.
