Streetwise

Name: Streetwise
Director: Martin Bell
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1984
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 7.5

The streets - your only chance for life.

1984·Directed by Martin Bell·3.8·1h 31m

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Documentary United States of America

This documentary about teenagers living on the streets in Seattle began as a magazine article. The film follows nine teenagers who discuss how they live by panhandling, prostitution, and petty theft.

Recommended by 3 People

“And they're so tough and cool and resilient and also, you know, vulnerable. Amazing movie.”

Claire Danes

Actor

“These kids' speaking is better than anything adults could ever write, and Mary Ellen has the most tender, sensitive gaze on their lives. You will laugh. You will cry. These movies are unbelievably special.”

Lena Dunham

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

“It's a really beautiful film. It's a really important film, I think, not only just in general as we try to figure out how to solve this issue of homelessness in this country, but also how it affects young people. This is a subject that's near and dear to my heart.”