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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.6 / 100
1984·Documentary / Drama·1h 31m

STREETWISE

“The streets - your only chance for life.”

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.

Above the Line
Martin Bell·DirectorCheryl McCall·StoryJohn Gabriele·Key GripTom Waits·MusicJonathan Oppenheim·Editor
Cast
Erin Blackwell·SelfDewayne Pomeroy·SelfRoberta Joseph Hayes·SelfLulu Couch·SelfReed Early·SelfPatrice Pitts·SelfRat·Self
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
Martin Bell·Director
Writing· 1
Cheryl McCall·Story
Camera· 3
John Gabriele·Key GripDouglas Pellegrino·Assistant CameraEve Pellegrino·Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
Jonathan Oppenheim·EditorNancy Baker·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Tom Waits·MusicMurphy Birdsall·Sound EditorKeith Desmond·Sound EngineerJonathan Oppenheim·Sound EditorPola Rapaport·Sound Re-Recording MixerJanet Swanson·Sound EditorDick Vorisek·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 1
Barbara Kurgan·Title Designer
Production· 4
Cheryl McCall·ProducerConnie Nelson·Executive ProducerWillie Nelson·Executive ProducerAngelika Saleh·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Martin Bell·Cinematography
By the Numbers
87.6
OF 100
Master Score
8.2
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Streetwise's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white image features a young woman with long hair, wearing a dark dress and gloves, with her arms crossed. She is looking directly at the viewer, we”

Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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