ALMOST HOME HOLIDAY IMPACT SCREENING

Join us for a special holiday gathering as ALMOST HOME hosts an inspiring Holiday Impact Screening at the iconic Mr Brainwash Art Museum.

We invite you to an evening of art, impact, and community as we honor Veterans and their families, uplift our film community, and celebrate all who champion social impact storytelling.

Presented by ALMOST HOME, this holiday program features a curated block of social impact short films, including THE MAGIC TICKET (directed by Yelena Krivosheyeva), a moving narrative centered on MST and the realities faced by unhoused Veterans.The evening leads into our spotlight screening of ALMOST HOME, directed by Menhaj Huda (Heist 88, NAACP Image Award Winner).

About the Film:
ALMOST HOME is a powerful narrative drama exploring resilience, belonging, and the long road to healing. The story follows a Muslim American veteran navigating PTSD, faith, and identity upon returning home, a deeply moving reflection on what it truly means to find one’s way back.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, December 14
• Venue: Mr Brainwash Art Museum – 465 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
• Doors: 6:30 PM
• Screenings Begin: 7:00 PM
• Q&A to Follow: Engage with the filmmakers and community leaders in a post-screening conversation about art, healing, and storytelling for impact.

Who Should Attend:

Veterans and military families, film community, filmmakers, artists, students, community partners, and everyone who believes in the power of storytelling.

Why This Matters:

This holiday gathering is our way of expressing gratitude to those who serve, to storytellers who illuminate vital issues, and to audiences who believe in impact films that heal and inspire.

Tickets: This is a free community event, but an RSVP is required.

Seating is limited; please release your ticket if you can’t attend so others may join.

Evening Schedule

6:30 PM – Doors Open & Reception Guests arrive and enjoy a warm welcome surrounded by the museum’s art installations. Light refreshments available.

7:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks

Social Impact Film Block

A curated selection of short films exploring resilience and mental health.

THE MAGIC TICKET – Directed by Yelena Krivosheyeva.

A moving story of an unhoused woman veteran confronting the lingering trauma of military sexual assault and rediscovering hope through compassion.

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING:

ALMOST HOME – Directed by Menhaj Huda (Heist 88, NAACP Image Award Winner) Runtime: ~25 minutes

A powerful narrative drama about a Muslim American veteran navigating PTSD, faith, and identity after returning from war. Through stunning performances and heartfelt storytelling, ALMOST HOME explores the courage it takes to heal and the meaning of truly finding one’s way back.

Post-Screening Conversation & Q&A

Musical Entertainment

Closing Remarks & Community Thank-You

Presented by:

ALMOST HOME

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