Streetwise

Year: 1984

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: English

Director: Martin Bell

Documentary

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.

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