Streets Of Plenty - 1 of 7 - Vancouver Homeless Doc

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An unprecedented look into the underworld of Vancouver's downtown eastside ghetto, this 65 minute documentary follows one man's 30 day experiment of joining the thousands of homeless, ill, and addicted, who survive the streets of Vancouver's cold, wet December. He starts off with nothing but a pair of underwear. Where he ends up is a place he never knew existed, even though its a place he passed by every day. This is the perfect film for anyone who wants to see first hand what life is like on Vancouver's streets, but doesn't want to risk murder from gang violence, contracting a fatal or chronic disease, or a life-long addiction to crack or heroin.

Nominated for Best Feature Doc, Best Direction in a Feature Doc, and Best Sound Design at the 2011 Leo Awards.
Official Selection 2010 Oxford FIlm Festival
Official Selection 2009 Queens International Film Festival

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[gypsytheif]

I liked the introduction to a very serious issue... but from there I was very disappointed by the delivery and method of the film.it has put me off continuing watching this. by conducting this 'experiment' and seeking food and shelter that is in desperate demand for actual homeless people you are using resources that could otherwise be used by the people who do not have the luxury of your circumstances. A poorly thought through misguided experiment which is more self indulgent than humanitarian.

[HipHopSinidisis]

this is not serious, just a spoiled brat that wants to show off to his other spoiled friends...

[Muna Ali]

Substances abuse is consider mental health problem .. we need more funds for mental health programs! !

[jackdtroughton]

I f you watch just this segment, it makes this look like an entirely different movie :P

[effentaxslave]

you're a fool defending the scum of the earth,if you smoke snort or inject poison who's fault is that.If you take matters into your own hands,a funny thing happens.No one to blame ! Feel sorry for you and you're loved one's You're the tax-slave working hard to support their lifestyle. Karmas a bitch SUBSTANCE ABUSE is a problem no one wants to fix cause so many educated ppl depend on the jobs they create,thus compounding the burden on the taxpayer

[plumberplumber o]

Are you serious? Over 70% of the people on the eastside have some sort of mental illness. They don't choose that.

[plumberplumber o]

THis is gay. I worked down there for a year. I did the repipe in the old police station at main and hastings. There everyday for a year. This kid probably still lives at home with his parents.

[cfactorstout]

Sleep on the street next time.

[matthew lowry]

Great documentary!

[TheCozybear65]

this video proves that compassion towards drug addicts helps neither them or us.

[jaymorpheus11]

in december? This might be good.

[TheMYUZ3]

He's proving a point. That if they want to there is plenty of food, clothing, shelter and opportunities for these people to make their lives better. They CHOOSE not to.