Skid Row (2007)

Skid Row (2007)
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Grammy-winning Fugee Pras Michel explores the troubling reality of homelessness by shedding his million dollar duds and living in the five block radius of Los Angeles known as "Skid Row" - an area where poverty runs notoriously rampant - in this documentary co-directed by Marshall Tyler, Ross Clarke, and Niva Dorell. For nine days Michel trades his stardom for the anonymous life of a typical homeless man, struggling to find food and shelter in a bit to better understand the arduous plight of the less fortunate. As the days progress and Michel gradually gets to know the men, women, and children who call the sidewalks their home, tragic and heartfelt stories of survival give a face to the folks who many simply do their best to ignore. Meanwhile, Michel's on-camera experiences are interjected with various statistics about the homeless situation - including the fact that Los Angeles has the largest homeless population in the entire United States. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Pras
Director(s):
Niva DorellRoss Clarke, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Skid Row

Grammy-winning Fugee Pras Michel explores the troubling reality of homelessness by shedding his million dollar duds and living in the five block radius of Los Angeles known as "Skid Row" - an area where poverty runs notoriously rampant - in this documentary co-directed by Marshall Tyler, Ross Clarke, and Niva Dorell. For nine days Michel trades his stardom for the anonymous life of a typical homeless man, struggling to find food and shelter in a bit to better understand the arduous plight of the less fortunate. As the days progress and Michel gradually gets to know the men, women, and children who call the sidewalks their home, tragic and heartfelt stories of survival give a face to the folks who many simply do their best to ignore. Meanwhile, Michel's on-camera experiences are interjected with various statistics about the homeless situation - including the fact that Los Angeles has the largest homeless population in the entire United States. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
Ross ClarkeMarshall TylerNiva Dorell
Producer(s):
Rob WisdomPras MichaelTeryn Fogel
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
DocumentarySpecial Interest
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Charles C.

    The stats in this documentary were jaw dropping! This is definitely a situation that needs more exposure.

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    Eileen R.

    I couldn't believe that people IN THE USA actually live this way! I couldn't believe the horror of people living in a tents and abusing drugs in the open. I was shocked to see rats in the open! I might've thrown up in my mouth a few times. It was HORRIFYING. It's like a part of a third world country here in the USA! Scary! A must see!!!

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    DAVID E.

    Although Pras can be comended for the thought, I cannot say the same for his effort. According to the synopsis, Pras supposedly spends nine days living as a homeless person in Los Angeles' Skid Row. Throughout this period, however, he is in constant contact with his production crew, all of which is filmed and included in the documentary. This added footage subtracts greatly from Pras' effort to share a bond with the unfortunate inhabitants of Skid Row. I looked forward to seeing this documentary, but was left unmoved because of this unnecessary footage.

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