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Streetwise

Streetwise

The streets - your only chance for life.

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1984•1h 31m•7.5/10
Documentary

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7.5/10(64)

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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Production

Bear Creek, Angelika Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Erin Blackwell

Erin Blackwell

Self

Dewayne Pomeroy

Dewayne Pomeroy

Self

Roberta Joseph Hayes

Roberta Joseph Hayes

Self

Lulu Couch

Lulu Couch

Self

Reed Early

Self

Patrice Pitts

Self

Rat

Self

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