Mark Horvath and Liz Strauss

Recorded December 17, 2014 41:37 minutes
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Description

Mark Horvath (53) is interviewed by his friend, Liz Strauss (62), about his transition from working in the television industry to being homeless. Mark now works with the homeless documenting their stories.

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Mark Horvath (M) talks about his childhood living in housing projects. He remembers getting into a lot of fights and him wanting to be like his dad. He recalls when his parents split up and he went back and forth between their houses.
M talks about meeting L: "All I remember is that you were bringing things out of me that I didn't know were there."
M says the reason he is so driven to work with the homeless population is the very real fear of being homeless again.
M talks about transitioning out of homelessness and where he is at now.
M talks about working the television industry before he was homeless.
M shares, "I'm looking for belonging."
M talks about his experience with homelessness at different points in his life.

Participants

  • Mark Horvath
  • Liz Strauss

Recording Locations

Chicago Cultural Center

Venue / Recording Kit