Who We Are InhuMAINE

InhuMAINE was born from the belief that suffering, while universal, reveals the deepest truths of our shared humanity. Not all mental health challenges are existential in cause, yet nearly all carry existential weight—echoing the need for compassion beyond diagnosis.

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What began as a clinical, social justice, and narrative exploration of chronic homelessness, behavioral and mental health, HIV, and systemic neglect in Bangor, Maine, has evolved into a living testament to empathy and advocacy. Some stories cannot be confined to clinical charts or diagnostic codes—they dwell in encampments, in sleepless nights, and in the eyes of those told they do not belong. Filmed over 19 months, counselor-turned-filmmaker Rogan O’Donnell brought theory to life through InhuMAINE, blending documentary filmmaking, narrative healing, and advocacy into a call to bear witness and to act.

WE ARE COMMITTEDOur Mission Statement

Spread awareness to all. InhuMAINE is more than a documentary—it is a movement dedicated to humanizing homelessness and igniting systemic change. We believe that stories have the power to dismantle stigma, transform public perception, and inspire collective responsibility. By amplifying the lived experiences of individuals and families navigating poverty, addiction, mental illness, and housing instability, InhuMAINE fosters compassion while exposing the structural barriers that keep people marginalized.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between narrative and action: to bring communities, policymakers, providers, and citizens into honest dialogue; to educate through screenings, workshops, and academic partnerships; and to advocate for solutions rooted in dignity, equity, and justice.

HUMANITY IN FOCUS Our Vision Statement

At its core, InhuMAINE envisions a Maine where no person is unseen, unheard, or left behind, and where collective courage reshapes systems so that healing and hope are not the exception, but the norm.

TRUTH WITHOUT FILTERS STORIES THAT DEMAND CHANGE

In collaboration with Recovery Organization Resources and 7th Ave Productions, InhuMAINE exposes the human cost of homelessness in Maine with raw honesty and empathy. This powerful documentary captures the voices and faces too often ignored—revealing not only personal suffering but systemic neglect. Through unfiltered storytelling and clinical insight, it brings awareness to the intersections of trauma, poverty, and resilience in Bangor’s streets. More than a film, it’s a movement urging communities to replace judgment with justice and apathy with action. Watch, share, and stand with us—because every story deserves to be seen, and every life deserves a home.