Streetwise

During the first 10-15 minutes of Streetwise, I genuinely wasn’t sure if the film was being completely acted out, or if these were actual children living on the streets. What resonated the most with me was the trust between the kids and the film crew, and how they were able to capture so much of their lives. It was very interesting to see the relationship between Dewayne and his imprisoned father. That entire scene when they’re talking through the glass barrier, I think, was the strongest scene in the whole film. The camera angles really stood out to me in that scene, especially the 3rd person omniscient view, and Dewayne’s perspective as his father’s yelling at him. Overall, I think the film was the most successful when the children were talking to each other, rather than to a doctor, crew member, or anyone that had some kind of authority. Dewayne’s father is an exception to that, because he is more of a symbol, that we only get one conversation with.