Streetwise (1984)
• December 7th, 1984 • 1h 31min
Documentary
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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