Streetwise

"The streets - your only chance for life."

Oct 26 1984 N/A 1h 31m
Documentary, Drama

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.

Plot

Portrays the lives of nine desperate teenagers. Thrown too young into a seedy grown up world, these runaways and castaways survive, but just barely. Rat, the dumpster diver. Tiny, the teen prostitute. Shellie, the baby-faced blonde. DeWayne, the hustler. All old beyond their years. All underage survivors fighting for life and love on the streets of downtown Seattle.

Written by

Cheryl McCall

Directed by

Martin Bell

Cast

Annie, Eddie, Antoine

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Bear Creek, Angelika Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Trailers
"Streetwise" Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
3,468
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA