YOU.SLEEP.STAY.

You.Sleep.Stay. invites audiences into the world of Fred, a deaf, intellectually and developmentally disabled senior who has spent over 70 years at a state institution in rural Pennsylvania. When the facility is slated for closure, Fred faces leaving the only home he has known since he was a young child, and his brother John must navigate bureaucracy and come to terms with the traumas of the past as he searches for a new place to live. More than just an observational portrait, You.Sleep.Stay. offers a deeply felt exploration of what it means to communicate, to care, and to bear witness. Through a rich cinematic approach that prioritizes presence and empathy, the film challenges audiences to reflect on the ways we build institutions, forge family bonds, and show up for our communities.

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