The Ride follows two unlikely heroes on a journey to bring homelessness to the forefront of national consciousness. Their mission is clear: to prove that homelessness is not an unsolvable problem but a crisis demanding urgent attention and scalable solutions. Funds will be used to finish post-production, a national screening tour, and impact activations to reach filmgoers.
Overview
Hope the Mission is in post-production on THE RIDE a powerful documentary that captures an unprecedented journey—two unlikely leaders, one urgent mission: to end homelessness or die trying.
Ken is a conservative pastor, Rowan a progressive technocrat—they don’t agree on everything, but they stand united on one truth: housing is a human right, and solving homelessness requires action, not politics. Their journey is proof that faith and service can unite us in a divided world, and that real change happens when we work together.
A National Call to Action
This isn’t just a film—it’s a movement. We’re launching a nationwide impact campaign to bring people of all backgrounds together under one shared belief: that dignity, love, and respect must guide our response to homelessness.
With your support, we can:
- Mobilize faith communities, leaders, and advocates to be the moral voice in their cities
- Screen the film in 30+ cities to ignite local action and inspire legislative change
- Train local ambassadors to push for housing-first policies
- Secure housing-first legislation in at least 10 cities across the country
- Elevate a faith-driven, solutions-based approach to homelessness
How You Can Help
We need finishing funds to complete the film and launch this campaign at full force. Your sponsorship will directly fund:
- Post-production – The final cut of a documentary that will change hearts and minds
- National screening tour – Bringing communities together for action
- Impact activations – Turning filmgoers into local advocates and policy changemakers
This is a movement of faith and action—and we invite you to be part of it. Let’s connect this week to discuss how your support can help bring this mission to life.
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Team
Erick Liebman, Director, Producer, and founder of Footprint Entertainment, has been directing and producing for over 30 years. His critically acclaimed documentary, Sex Magic, not only won multiple awards but also enjoyed a record-breaking run on the Sundance Channel and IFC VOD. Eric’s impressive portfolio includes award-winning commercial campaigns for top brands and agencies, as well as groundbreaking sports TV and web series. While his expertise lies primarily in nonfiction, Eric has also made his mark in fiction, having sold several screenplays and a comedy pilot. Storytelling runs in his veins, and he finds real-life stories the most captivating. As a creative producer, Eric is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives and innovative angles for every project he tackles.
Marisa Polvino, Producer, is an award winning filmmaking with over 30 years of experience creating high-quality, star-driven content across diverse genres and budgets. Passionate about using entertainment as a tool for advocacy, she pioneered the Power Onseries for Google/YouTube to promote gender and racial inclusion in STEM and produced I AM, a documentary on social justice in partnership with the Kapor Institute and SMASH.org. Currently, she’s in production on Inside the Machine, an award-winning docu-series investigating the mental health crisis among young adults, and The Ride, a cross-country exploration of homelessness and groundbreaking solutions to bring everyone inside.
John Fitzgerald, Impact Producer has 25 years of experience in independent film, festivals, and impact-driven storytelling. He has produced award-winning documentaries (The Highest Pass, The Back Nine, The Milky Way) and guided numerous films through festivals and hybrid distribution. As a former director of top-tier festivals (Slamdance, AFI, Santa Barbara) and consultant to many others, he has also led acquisitions for streaming platforms. Jon is the author of Filmmaking for Change: How to Make Movies that Transform the World and teaches Film Festival Mastery and Film Distribution Mastery.
Julie Davitz, Founder/CEO of Plus Media Solutions, Inc is an internationally recognized social impact leader who leverages her knowledge of development, grantmaking, media and impact investing with global executive experience. +Media bridges the gap between inspired audiences and action by curating, vetting and delivering positive impact solutions seamlessly into content. +M reports back to creatives and solutions providers on concrete viewer behavior. Julie’s work embodies collaboration, communication and consistency. Today, she recognizes the urgency of interest, the rise in viable solutions and the variety of technological delivery mechanisms.
At the core of our public affairs work is our commitment to that lasting truth. We use our experience working in the government and advocacy arenas to develop, test, and deploy messages and tactics that are proven to move policymakers and shape public opinion with senior leaders who are veterans of a governor’s administration and state and local legislative offices, we understand how to use public advocacy to help influence elected officials and elevate grassroots support from diverse communities.
The Ride
was finished because of donors like you.
Kappa Impact is here to bridge the gap so that stories with eternal impact can be completed and shared. Every finished project is a testament to what’s possible when faith and funding come together.
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