We Were Once Kids(2021)
The true story of the kids who inspired the film that shocked America.
We Were Once Kids Synopsis
In the early nineties, before the massive gentrification of many of New York's then slums, several young people from very disparate backgrounds left their broken homes and ventured onto the brutal streets of the city. United by their love of skateboarding, they formed a family and built a unique lifestyle that eventually inspired Kids, a groundbreaking and outrageous film directed by photographer Larry Clark and released in 1995.
We Were Once Kids (2021) is a documentary film directed by Eddie Martin, released on June 10, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Hamilton Harris, Harold Hunter, Highlyann Krasnow and Jon Abrahams. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Eddie Martin
- Writers:
- Hamilton Harris, Eddie Martin
- Producers:
- Shannon Swan
- Cinematographer:
- Hugh Miller
- Composer:
- Michael Yezerski
- Production:
- Resolution Media, 6 Seasons Productions, Film Victoria
- Status:
- Released
We Were Once Kids (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for We Were Once Kids before you stream it.
We Were Once Kids Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hamilton Harris
Hamilton Harris
as Self
Harold Hunter
as Self
- Highlyann Krasnow
Highlyann Krasnow
as Self
Jon Abrahams
as Self
Justin Pierce
as Self
Priscilla Forsyth
as Self
Javier Nunez
as Self
Jamal Simmons
as Self
Larry Clark
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Keith Morrison
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Eddie Martin, written by Hamilton Harris and Eddie Martin, produced by Shannon Swan.
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We Were Once Kids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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We Were Once Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Were Once Kids online?
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We Were Once Kids (2021) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Were Once Kids?
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The main cast of We Were Once Kids (2021) includes Hamilton Harris, Harold Hunter, Highlyann Krasnow, Jon Abrahams and Justin Pierce. The film was directed by Eddie Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Were Once Kids released?
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We Were Once Kids was released on June 10, 2021 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is We Were Once Kids worth watching?
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We Were Once Kids (2021) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for We Were Once Kids?
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Yes. The official We Were Once Kids trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.