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The Kids

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In the early 1990s, before New York City's mass gentrification, a group of disparate youth ventured outside their broken homes into the city's brutal streets. United by skateboarding, they cultivated a family and built a unique lifestyle that ultimately inspired Larry Clark's 1995 groundbreaking film, KIDS. The crew became overnight commodities, thrust into the mainstream spotlight. Left adrift under the bright lights, some discovered transcendent lives and careers -- while others, abandoned and unequipped to handle fame, suffered fatal consequences.

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Peter W Overall, while I've never seen the film Kids (1994), We Were Once Kids / The Kids is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the lives of the film's main cast before their fame. We get to learn about their lives before their fame, the entire experience of making Kids, and the shocking and heartbreaking aftermath. This is another well-made documentary from Eddie Martin that successfully includes footage from both past and present. The pacing is great, as are the impressive cuts and edits. Given the themes, there are plenty of touching and sad moments. Loaded with great trivia and fascinating details, this feature left me feeling significantly impacted and heavy-hearted. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Eddie Martin

Director

Jon Abrahams

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Priscilla Forsyth

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Eddie Martin

Writer

Shannon Swan

Producer

Hugh Miller

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Synopsis In the early 1990s, before New York City's mass gentrification, a group of disparate youth ventured outside their broken homes into the city's brutal streets. United by skateboarding, they cultivated a family and built a unique lifestyle that ultimately inspired Larry Clark's 1995 groundbreaking film, KIDS. The crew became overnight commodities, thrust into the mainstream spotlight. Left adrift under the bright lights, some discovered transcendent lives and careers -- while others, abandoned and unequipped to handle fame, suffered fatal consequences.
Director
Eddie Martin
Producer
Shannon Swan
Screenwriter
Eddie Martin
Production Co
Resolution Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Australian English
Runtime
1h 30m