This unflinching multi-layered portrait of the harsh realities of growing up in Baltimore takes the viewer on a journey, as seen through the eyes of four young people in the worlds they inhabit. Leroy Brown, Ericka Sparks, Desmond Rogers, and “Peanut” Davis transition to adulthood and fight for their futures as they squeegee to make a living in a city that treats them as disposable. Working collaboratively with the young people, the film interweaves verite´ footage shot by the filmmakers, along with lyrical, diaristic footage shot by the participants, offering unparalleled, unfiltered access into their lives.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion on the ethics of working with minors in documentary, with the filmmakers, participants, and Abby Sun of the International Documentary Association.