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198521 minPG-13documentary

3.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Street Kids

198521 minPG-13documentary

3.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A series of stark black and white photographs captures the daily struggles of young boys and girls involved in juvenile prostitution.

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A series of stark black and white photographs captures the daily struggles of young boys and girls involved in juvenile prostitution.

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Peg Campbelldirector

Jennifer Torrancecast

Svend-Erik Eriksencast

Shelly Hamercast

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Young boys and girls navigate the streets in the 1985 documentary 'Street Kids.' Through stark black and white photographs, the film shows the struggles of juvenile prostitution, often stemming from childhood sexual abuse. Child-care workers strive to assist these children, working to help them escape their circumstances. The documentary presents a raw perspective on a critical social issue affecting many lives.

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