Pier Kids
Pier Kids | |
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Directed by | Elegance Bratton |
Production company | Freedom Principle[1] |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $150,000[2] |
Pier Kids is a 2019 American documentary film first shown at Outfest 2019.[3] The film follows three young queer and transgender New Yorkers who frequent the Christopher Street Pier in Manhattan.[3] The film was directed by Elegance Bratton.[4] The film premiered on POV on PBS on August 2, 2021.[5]
Plot
Pier Kids explores the lives of Black, homeless queer and trans youth who call the Christopher Street Pier in NYC their home.[1] It was filmed over five years, taking place mainly in 2011, 2012, and three years later in 2016.[3] The youth are interviewed over these years to show how time and experience changes. The movie shines a light on how queer people of color utilize spaces to create a chosen family, as well as highlights the police presence in a community that relies on sex work for their main form of income.[5]
Distribution
The movie premiered in Los Angeles as part of Outfest 2019.[3] It was later acquired by PBS' documentary series POV to start showing August 2, 2021.[1][5]
Reception
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Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Documentary | Pier Kids | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ^ a b c Hipes, Patrick (April 22, 2021). "Elegance Bratton's Pier Kids Documentary Lands U.S. Deal With POV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Boone, John (December 13, 2022). "Elegance Bratton Is Ready to Formally Introduce Himself With 'The Inspection' (Exclusive)". Oscars.org. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Uhlich, Keith (July 22, 2019). "Pier Kids: Film Review Outfest 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Cohn, Gabe (August 2, 2021). "What's on TV This Week: An Obama Documentary and 'Shiva Baby'". The New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Knight, Christina (July 27, 2021). "Christopher Street Pier "Kids" in Documentary". THIRTEEN - New York Public Media. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- Into. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The Nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards". GLAAD. 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
External links
- Pier Kids at IMDb