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20156 minPGdoc-short

The Other Millennials

20156 minPGdoc-short

They live in the East Village, often hitchhiking South or out West during winter.

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Channel: The New Yorker

The Other Millennials

2015• 6 minPG

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They live in the East Village, often hitchhiking South or out West during winter.

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They are recognizable by their overstuffed backpacks, dogs, and cardboard panhandling signs. In New York, the East Village serves as their base, a long-time hub for young people living on the fringes. As winter approaches, many of these individuals hitchhike or hop freight trains to seek warmer climates in the South or out West. The documentary highlights the lives of these street kids, often labeled as gutter punks or crusties, showcasing their unique lifestyle and the challenges they face.

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