Streetwise (1984)

Directed by Martin Bell

91 min54 frames

Documentary

The streets - your only chance for life.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Streetwise

16 of 54 frames — the full set is searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, color and mood with a free account.

Streetwise (1984) movie still: medium — A person stands inside a glass phone booth during twilight as cars pass by. The reflection of a tree appears… — Streetwise (1984) — © Bear Creek, Angelika Films

Streetwise (1984) movie still: fullbody — A dimly lit room features patterned wallpaper and a poster of Winston Churchill. A girl sits on a bed with… — Streetwise (1984) — © Bear Creek, Angelika Films

Streetwise — official trailer

What is Streetwise about?

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.

Where can you watch Streetwise?

US availability for Streetwise (1984). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

Who stars in Streetwise?

Erin Blackwellas Self
Dewayne Pomeroyas Self
Roberta Joseph Hayesas Self

Who made Streetwise?

Martin BellDirector
Cheryl McCallProducer

What does the cinematography of Streetwise look like?

Across 54 sampled frames, Streetwise builds its coverage from medium shots (44% of the sample), with wide compositions (20%) carrying much of the rest. The lighting keeps 57% of it in soft, naturalistic light. 44% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame.

What is the color palette of Streetwise?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Streetwise (1984) are #332d2b, #110d0e, #493633, #6c524f, #92786e, #54514f — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

#332d2b
#110d0e
#493633
#6c524f
#92786e
#54514f

See the full Streetwise colour palette — every hex with its share, plus warmth, saturation and luminance.

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