Nine teenagers living on the streets of Seattle share their experiences of survival through panhandling, prostitution, and petty theft.
“The streets - your only chance for life.”
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Nine teenagers living on the streets of Seattle share their experiences of survival through panhandling, prostitution, and petty theft.
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Fourteen-year-old Erin Blackwell, known as Tiny, spends her days on the streets of Seattle, Washington. She often returns to her mother Pat, who dismisses her daughter’s life as a teenage prostitute as just a "phase." Alongside eight other homeless teenagers, Tiny navigates a world filled with panhandling, petty theft, and survival struggles. Directed by Martin Bell, *Streetwise* captures their raw experiences over several weeks in 1983.
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- Meet Tiny, a 14-year-old prostitute in Seattle.
- See the impact of homelessness on youth in urban settings.
- Find out about Dewayne's tragic story and its cultural impact.
Did You Know
- Dewayne Pomeroy hanged himself the day before his 17th birthday in July 1984.
- The film was funded by singer Willie Nelson.
- Streetwise was released on VHS in 1986 and on DVD and Blu-ray in 2021.
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Who directed the documentary Streetwise?
Streetwise was directed by Martin Bell.
What year was Streetwise released?
Streetwise was released in 1984.
Which singer funded the documentary Streetwise?
The documentary was funded by singer Willie Nelson.
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