Today we are watching the documentary film by photographer Mary Ellen Mark, Martin Bell and Cheryl McCall. It follows a group of homeless teens in Seattle. It was made in 1984. We are watching this because Mary Ellen Mark was a photo journalist who made photo essays (extensive ones) about different topics that you all may find interesting and inspiring: prostitutes in India, circus performers, patients in a mental hospital, and the kids we are about to see in the documentary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj7UM-KWJS8

When you finish the film, read the following articles:
http://www.seattleweekly.com/2006-10-04/film/where-she-is-now/
http://www.maryellenmark.com/text/magazines/aperture/904I-000-007.html

This gives an update to some of the people in the film.  Write a reaction to the film:
1. What did you think?

2. Was it a realistic portrayal of their lives? Why or why not?

3. What good could come of this kind of film?