PIER KIDS

84 min

NYC PREMIERE Caught up in the precariousness of survival and self-preservation, homeless queer and trans youth of color hang out at Christopher Street Pier, forging their own chosen family. Genuine and charming, these eloquent youth must contend with overwhelming amounts of homophobia and abuse. As real as it gets, and with intimate, immersive access to the hazardous life of its vulnerable but fearless protagonists, director Elegance Bratton’s still-hopeful portrait exposes a raw side of New York City many often choose to ignore.

Co-presented by NewFest

Director: Elegance Bratton

Producer: Chester Algernal Gordon, Tribeca Insititute

Executive Producer: Terrence Nance, Sabaah Folayan, Seth M Rosen

Writer: Elegance Bratton

Cinematographer: Elegance Bratton

Editor: Bernhard Fassenfest, Thuto Durkac Somo

Composer: James Newberry

Language: English

Country: USA

Year: 2019

Publicist: David Magdael & Associates

Activism

Arts

Black Stories

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Health and Wellness

Human Rights

LGBTQIA+

NYC

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Women and Girls

Youth