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The Criterion Collection

posted 17 years ago by belcanto-5
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In my opinion, the only company that could do justice to this movie in a potential DVD release is the Criterion Collection. I e-mailed the contact on their site for suggestions a couple of months ago requesting that they release this movie. So if you want to see this movie released the way it needs to be (with essays on where the kids are now, commentary, special features, etc.) then e-mail them! Here's the contact they have for movie suggestions: [email protected]

[–] trevorc-1 17 years ago

Completely agree that this film deserves a proper DVD release. Criterion isn't the only company that could do this film justice, but I agree they're a top candidate for re-releasing cinematic gems like Streetwise. It's certainly one of my all time favorite films.

If you're reading this post and agree, take a minute to email Criterion and tell them what you think!

[–] paultbaker 17 years ago

Criterion isn't the only company, but they have done some remarkable work with documentaries, and would certainly do 'Streetwise' the justice it deserves.

"Film is a mosaic of Time."
-A. Tarkovsky

[–] Rhymwthrange 17 years ago

Yeah.

I totally believe that The Criterion Collection should re-release this on DVD.

[–] trevorc-1 17 years ago

After sending an email to Criterion, the response I got from them was that there aren't any current plans to re-release "Streetwise" through them...

But not to be discouraged, there are other companies out there who could take on this film. One prime candidate is New Yorker Films who have released many little-known but note worthy films including "The Times of Harvey Milk" which won best documentary in 1984 and beat out Streetwise for the Oscar. Although despite its win, I think "Streetwise" is a better film and apparently so did Roger Ebert when he reviewed them, giving 4 stars to Streetwise and 3 1/2 to "The Times of Harvey Milk".

I'm going to continue to carry the torch for this great film and have emailed New Yorker Films to let them know. If you'd like to do the same, they can be reached at: [email protected]

[–] hollywoodnorthreport 15 years ago

we need this on DVD from Criterion!

[–] iscream22 13 years ago

This film definately needs to be released.... through any company. This is a great documentary and its a shame a lot of people havent seen it or heard of it. It would be nice if Criterion released this, but i strongly doubt they will.
There are used VHS copies on amazon and i believe the whole film is on youtube in 10 minute segments.

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[–] Falconeer 12 years ago

The fact that "Streetwise" is still not available is unbelievable, and a shame. I guess distributors don't think there is enough interest in this old, obscure film. That is too bad, especially considering all the new trash that is cluttering the shelves these days.

"IMdB; where 14 year olds can act like jaded 40 year old critics...'

[–] DocumentaryAddict 10 years ago

The OFFICIAL facebook group for fans of "Streewise", "Tiny Revisted" and also the up-coming "Streetwise follow-up documentary" is NOW open to the public .. the link is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Streetwise1984/ (click "join" to join) We have updates, memorial threads for those lost, pictures of the "kids" now, update clips and more. Many of the ppl from the doc are posting....come join us.

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