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 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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