Streets of Plenty

Feb 5, 2010

1h 5m

★ 3.5

Ever want to try homelessness for a month?

Overview

With the 2010 Olympics approaching, will the world get to know Vancouver's darkest secret? 'Streets of Plenty' chronicles one man's perilous journey to live in Vancouver's downtown east side ghetto. The rules of this twisted social experiment? Starting with only a pair of underwear, he must survive the harsh winter streets for 31 days. He has no money, no friends, no family, and most importantly, no home. He must navigate the institutions, policies and services alongside the thousands of people that call Vancouver's streets home.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Himself - Narrator

Misha Kleider

Himself - Interviewee

Gregor Robertson

Himself - Interviewee

Gabor Maté

Himself - Interviewee

Thomas Kerr

Herself - Interviewee

Liz Evans

Herself - Interviewee

Anita Palepu

Himself - Interviewee

Will Small

Himself - Interviewee

Kurt Preinsburg

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