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Indie Film 'Street Smart' Highlights Youth Homelessness Struggles

2/14/2025

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Catherine Hardwicke is at the helm of "Street Smart," a poignant indie drama that sheds light on the struggles of unhoused young adults in Venice, California. Co-written with Nic Sheff, the film boasts a talented cast, including Isabelle Fuhrman and Yara Shahidi, while partnering with Covenant House and Safe Place for Youth to amplify the urgent issues of youth homelessness and mental health.

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Story summary

Catherine Hardwicke is at the helm of "Street Smart," a poignant indie drama that sheds light on the struggles of unhoused young adults in Venice, California. Co-written with Nic Sheff, the film boasts a talented cast, including Isabelle Fuhrman and Yara Shahidi, while partnering with Covenant House and Safe Place for Youth to amplify the urgent issues of youth homelessness and mental health.