Pier Kids documents three homeless queer black youth over five years as they navigate the streets, welfare, and biological families while searching for stable housing. Casper, a young, trans attracted Black man, is left vulnerable in his pursuit of true love. Desean is at a critical point navigating a reality where committing a crime or getting HIV are his best alternatives to escape homelessness. Krystal utilizes the ballroom scene as a way to survive. Director Elegance Bratton reveals what it means to be black and queer 50 years after Stonewall in this visually stunning and moving documentary.
- Year2020
- Runtime85 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorElegance Bratton
- CastKrystal LaBeija Dixon, Jusheem 'Casper' Thorne and DeSean Irby
Pier Kids documents three homeless queer black youth over five years as they navigate the streets, welfare, and biological families while searching for stable housing. Casper, a young, trans attracted Black man, is left vulnerable in his pursuit of true love. Desean is at a critical point navigating a reality where committing a crime or getting HIV are his best alternatives to escape homelessness. Krystal utilizes the ballroom scene as a way to survive. Director Elegance Bratton reveals what it means to be black and queer 50 years after Stonewall in this visually stunning and moving documentary.
- Year2020
- Runtime85 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorElegance Bratton
- CastKrystal LaBeija Dixon, Jusheem 'Casper' Thorne and DeSean Irby