Peter, Donald, Willie, Pat
By James Kaufman & Michael Majoros

This award-winning video follows four homeless men living in a respite shelter, and documents their techniques for survival on the streets. Peter collects trash to sell (very successfully) at flea markets. Donald served ten years for bank robbery. Willie came to the shelter to recover when he lost six fingers after a night in a snowbank. Pat was sexually abused as a child and has been in and out of foster homes for thirteen years.

28 minutes
© 1988
Purchase $99 VHS
Order No. QA-118
ISBN (VHS) 1-57295-118-4

Awards & Conference Screenings
Outstanding Social Documentary,
New England Film & Video Festival

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