Lost Angeles: The Story of Tent City Movie Review 1989

Looks at the lives and struggles of homeless people who have been moved to an urban campground in downtown Los Angeles, emphasizing the complicated realities of life on the street. Focuses on the stories of several camp residents, including a young street flower-seller, a Vietnam vet and his wife, and a young mother of five children who would like to become a singer. Also discusses how homeless leaders and city officials try to deal with the homeless problem. Includes discussion guide.

Distribution

University of California Extension Ctr. for Media & Independent Learning, 2000 Center St., 4th Fl., Berkeley, CA 94704, Phone: (510)642-0460, Fax: (510)643-9271, Email: mediaservices@ucxonline.berkeley.edu

Available on VHS
Running time 50 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Homeless, Politics & Government