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Children of the Street

Directed by Eva Aridjis

Starring Juan Carlos Alcalá Torres Martín, Antonio Rodríguez Álvarez

“Children of the Street” examines the gritty reality of four children living on the streets of Mexico City. Filmed during September and December of 2001, this dramatic and moving documentary follows Marcos, Erika, Antonio and Juan as they get high, visit their families, and struggle to survive in the world’s largest metropolis.