Streetwise Collection

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.

Director Martin Bell revisits Erin Blackwell, one of the subjects of this documentary STREETWISE.

Director Martin Bell revisits Erin Blackwell, one of the subjects of his 1984 documentary STREETWISE.

Filmmaker Martin Bell chronicles the life of Erin Blackwell, mother of 10 children, from the time she was a 14-year-old prostitute through her battle with drug addiction, poverty and parenting.

Filmmaker Martin Bell reconnects with Rat, one of the subjects of his 1984 documentary STREETWISE.