Streetwise (1984) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1984 · 91 mins · English

#3,218 18

Directed by

Martin Bell

Starring

Erin Blackwell, Reed Early, Dewayne Pomeroy, Lulu Couch, Roberta Joseph Hayes, Patrice Pitts

A raw documentary that emerged from a magazine article, following nine homeless teenagers on Seattle’s streets as they describe their daily survival through panhandling, prostitution and petty theft. The film captures candid interviews and moments that expose the harsh reality of youth homelessness, showing how the streets become their only hope for life as they navigate danger, addiction, and the constant fight for basic needs.