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Pier Kids
On the Christopher Street Pier in New York City, homeless queer and trans youth of color forge friendships and chosen families, withstanding tremendous amounts of abuse while working to carve out autonomy and security in their lives. With intimate access to three fearless young persons -- Krystal, Desean and Casper -- Pier Kids highlights the resilience of a community many choose to ignore.
Episode Clips
Lesson Plan Clip 1 | Pier Kids
Desean, Krystal, and Krystal’s gay family discuss making a name for themselves.
Lesson Plan Clip 2 | Pier Kids
While getting her nails done, Krystal and Daniella discuss the act of motherhood.
Lesson Plan Clip 3 | Pier Kids
"I'm just gonna show you guys a little bit of what I do for survival."
Lesson Plan Clip 4 | Pier Kids
NYPD attempts to irritate, monitor and surveil the pier and Black queer bodies.
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