Downtown: A Street Tale (2004)

A group of street kids find that the only way to make it through the day is to hold onto their dreams while their reality is eating out of dumpsters, turning tricks and squatting in abandoned buildings.

Director:

Rafal Zielinski

Writer:

Joey Dedio

Stars:

Joey Dedio, Geneviève Bujold, John Savage

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joey Dedio	...	Angelo
Geneviève Bujold	...	Aimee Levesque
John Savage	...	H2O
Burt Young	...	Gus
Lillo Brancato	...	Lenny
Michael Wright	...	Rudy
Chad Allen	...	Hunter
Flora Martínez	...	Maria
James Ransone	...	Billy
Domenica Cameron-Scorsese	...	Cheri
Rachel Vasquez	...	Ashley
Johnny Sanchez	...	Tito
Kid Frost	...	Wilfredo
Chuck Cooper	...	Sergeant Williams
D. Taylor Loeb	...	Jolene

Storyline

A group of street kids find that the only way to make it through the day is to hold onto their dreams while their reality is eating out of dumpsters, turning tricks and squatting in abandoned buildings.

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Plot Keywords:

street | homelessness | inner city | drugs | downtown | 

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Taglines:

In a world of darkness and pain, hope and courage are the only way out.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual content, drug use and some violent images

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kids II - In den Straßen Brooklyns

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aloe Entertainment, Proud Mary Entertainment, Downtown LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Children of Color"
Written by Mario L. Baeza
Performed by Petula Clark

User Reviews

Downtown a Street Tale is a "must see' film

I saw this movie with a couple of friends at the Apollo theater in New York while on vacation. And must say this movie 'stayed with me' for days. It is incredible. So much so when I found it premiering back here in Los Angeles, after wrangling some tickets I went to see it again with my family. This is one of the most gripping, in your face films I've come across in ages. Kudos to the writers.... And the fact that so many Oscar nominees invested their time in the film alone, says a lot. I was so touched at the plight of those kids, it brought me to tears. I wasn't alone. There were also a number of laugh out loud scenes, making it a good mix. This is a must see film for every parent. And for kids that get mad at parents. Even those kids that have running away from home - in the back of their minds will certainly change their perspective. Wake up America,,,,,,,,, For those taking time to write trash about the film, where are your heads???? I can see that 'You' simply don't get it. Go - take another look ---this time with an open mind. I personally hope this film is shown in every city in the country. And the sooner the better. Music wise Irene Cara did a great job. But my favorite was the Petula Clark song 'Children of Color'. Hear it once and I'm sure it will become a classic. Again the acting was great and I advise everyone not to miss this film.

PS. It should be known the night we were there 1500 people packed the Apollo Theatre while another few hundred had to be turned away..(I learned later) And all of these folks gave standing ovations several times. Which prompted me to write this not so idle comment.