Streetwise

Streetwise (1984)

December 7th, 19841h 31min

Documentary
75%

Overview

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.


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