Director Martin Bell revisits Erin Blackwell, one of the subjects of his 1984 documentary STREETWISE.

Filmmaker Martin Bell reconnects with Rat, one of the subjects of his 1984 documentary STREETWISE.

Filmmaker Martin Bell chronicles the life of Erin Blackwell, mother of 10 children, from the time she was a 14-year-old prostitute through her battle with drug addiction, poverty and parenting.

Streetwise is a 1984 documentary that provides an eye-opening look into the lives of homeless teenagers in Seattle. It explores the struggles they face on the streets, including issues of homelessness, teenage prostitution, drug abuse, and tragedy. The film centers around the story of a 14-year-old girl named Tiny who dreams of a better life outside of the streets but is constantly confronted with the harsh reality of her circumstances.

Director Martin Bell revisits Erin Blackwell, one of the subjects of this documentary STREETWISE.