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Bangor Documentary Explores City's Struggle with Homelessness
Filmmaker Rogan O'Donnell's 'InhuMAINE' shines a light on the growing crisis in his hometown.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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A new documentary called 'InhuMAINE' explores the homelessness crisis in Bangor, Maine, the state's third-largest city. Filmmaker Rogan O'Donnell, a Bangor native, spent 19 months interviewing people living in encampments around the city and speaking with organizations and lawmakers working to address the issue. The film highlights how the rise in homelessness is straining law enforcement and creating public health concerns, particularly around the increase in HIV cases.
Why it matters
Homelessness remains a significant problem in Bangor, even as the overall number of people facing homelessness in Maine has declined. The documentary sheds light on the human toll of the crisis and the challenges the city faces in trying to get people off the streets and into stable housing.
The details
O'Donnell, a Husson University graduate, got the idea for the film after moving back to Bangor and seeing the growing number of people experiencing homelessness, which he said was a stark contrast to the city he remembered from his childhood. The documentary includes interviews with more than a dozen people living in encampments around the city, as well as organizations and lawmakers working on the issue. They all agree that a lack of affordable housing is a major factor contributing to homelessness in Bangor.
- O'Donnell spent 19 months filming the documentary.
- The documentary, 'InhuMAINE,' was created in 2025.
The players
Rogan O'Donnell
A Husson University graduate and Bangor native who created the documentary 'InhuMAINE' to explore the homelessness crisis in his hometown.
Bangor
The third-largest city in Maine, which is the focus of the documentary 'InhuMAINE' due to its ongoing struggle with homelessness.
What they’re saying
“I remember walking downtown in the city with my parents and people [would say,] 'Hi, how are you?' and were friendly and caring. There was no one out begging for money or looking like they're having a hard time. Coming back home, I started seeing that there were more and more folks having a hard time. I just found that it was incredibly challenging that this is happening in my home city.”
— Rogan O'Donnell, Filmmaker (newscentermaine.com)
“I'm not here pointing the finger of blame. I'm more here to say we can do better. This is a moral issue. This is real. We are real people. We're all human, and this isn't how anyone wants anyone to live.”
— Rogan O'Donnell, Filmmaker (newscentermaine.com)
What’s next
The documentary 'InhuMAINE' is expected to be screened at film festivals and community events in Bangor and across Maine in the coming year, raising awareness about the homelessness crisis and the need for solutions.
The takeaway
The 'InhuMAINE' documentary highlights the human toll of the homelessness crisis in Bangor, Maine, and the challenges the city faces in trying to get people off the streets and into stable housing. The film serves as a call to action for the community to come together and find ways to address this pressing social issue.
