A homeless man takes a newly homeless man under his wing and teaches him how to survive on the streets.
Acting
Ernie Hudson's layered, heartbreaking turn as Jake.
Writing
Unsentimental street wisdom that avoids poverty porn.
Director
Matthew Miele
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Matthew Miele made this after producing documentaries, explaining the vérité street aesthetic throughout.
The film barely screened outside festivals and has become a cult discovery for Hudson fans who claim it's his finest hour.
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