Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko: Secular Saints of Human Rights

In this episode of Sacred Legions, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche engage with filmmakers Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko, who discuss their impactful documentary films addressing homelessness and social issues. They explore the importance of community collaboration in combating homelessness. The conversation delves into personal motivations behind their work, the challenges of activism, and their upcoming projects, including a film about Kurt Vonnegut’s personal friend, Dan Wakefield, concerning his journey as an old white man awakening to social issues. The episode emphasizes the need for solutions and the power of storytelling in driving social change.