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Streetwise

1984-12-07 · 91 min · ★ 7.7

Documentary

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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Directors
Martin Bell
Production companies
Bear Creek, Angelika Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Erin BlackwellErin BlackwellSelf
Dewayne PomeroyDewayne PomeroySelf
Roberta Joseph HayesRoberta Joseph HayesSelf
Lulu CouchLulu CouchSelf
Reed EarlySelf
Patrice PittsSelf
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