Dregs of the City: Phoenix | Short Documentary

Phoenix has the fastest growing homeless population in America.
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Dregs of the City: Phoenix is a short documentary that dives into Phoenix, Arizona. This city, as well as the whole state of Arizona, has been experiencing a record-breaking increase in homelessness over the course of the last few years. From the homeless and ex-homeless people themselves, this documentary explores the reasons why.
Throughout the documentary, you'll meet a handful of different characters, success stories and the opposite, that come together as one character that is the Greater Phoenix area. A city of two extremes. A city with one of the fastest growing economies, and one of the fastest developing homeless crises.
Phoenix has an area called "The Zone" where, in most of modern history, the homeless people of Phoenix have congregated. The Zone has taken different shapes, different forms, it has been moved, destroyed, resurrected, and destroyed again. This documentary explores The Zone intimately with its residents.
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Co-Directors: 6 7 Kevin Kalb & Danny Golden
Editor: Charles Leith
Director of Photography: 6 7 Kevin Kalb
Camera Operators: 6 7 Kevin Kalb, Danny Golden, & Charles Leith
Thumbnail Design by: 6 7 Kevin Kalb
News Sources:
KSAZ-TV Fox 10 Phoenix
KPNX - NBC 12 Mesa-Phoenix
KTVK/KPHO - 3TV & CBS 5 Arizona
KNXV-TV ABC 15 Arizona
CNBC
CityofPhoenixAZ - KZbin
Music Used:
"Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by Roy Ayers
"North American Scum" by LCD Soundsystem
"Bad Reputation" by Bass Drum of Death
"Boneyard" by Nobunny
"Almost Had to Start a Fight / In and Out of Patience" by Parquet Courts
"To Hell With Poverty!" by Gang of Four
"BREACH" by No Baby
"Cementality" by King Krule
"Don't Get Taken" by Acid Dad
"Take 3" by Inner Wave
"Why" by Nick Gillette
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00:00 Intro
01:08 The Danger Zone
03:17 Dumpster Fire
04:19 New York Michael
04:59 Anarchy
06:34 Red & Lori
07:48 PTSD
09:00 Broken Lightbulbs
10:19 Corrupt Politicians
12:04 No Woman is Safe
14:34 Homeless Pregnancy
16:39 Chris & Mark
19:27 Programs
20:25 Affordable Housing
21:45 Billy's Way Home
23:14 Other Solutions
24:25 The Cleanup
26:19 Ask the Homeless
28:29 Outro
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[@lisarowe2840]

Drugs is spelled wrong and the super loud music in the middle was not necessary. Other than that it’s a good documentary. Thank you for bringing the issues to light. Be safe out there.

[@cliftonbowers6376]

No mental health u get republican bull fucking shit to contend with..

[@cobainzlady]

stop calling them dregs, a-hole. they are human beings.

[@termonostruman]

The p+roblemn of ameica are the africans

[@clintonbrooks3611]

Lived at Cass in 2016. I made it out alive. 5yrs sober ❤❤❤

[@eclecticsoul2514]

Please keep it going, Please! I support you, sending good vibes from Mass🙏🏾❤️💪🏽

[@tatman8900]

💪💪💪

[@sandrayancheski6806]

Congratulations

[@mac5237]

I used to live out there in “the zone” or w/e. Everyone just refers to it as CAS, (Central Arizona Shelter Services), because that’s the homeless shelter all the camping takes place outside of. The reason people stay there is because it’s essentially the only place in the valley where homeless individuals have access to basic services, like meals, showers, toiletries, etc. I can attest to how dangerous it is out there. Its completely lawless. Fortunately, my wife and I only ended up being homeless for about 4 months. Fortunately, through her planning and foresight, we were able to work our way out. And I’m happy to say we haven’t struggled financially in years, and our lives have taken a complete 180° turn. And it sure as hell was no thanks to the city of Phoenix.

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Congrats to you and your wife for getting out of there. It's brutal in that area. Nice to hear you guys landed on your feet

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Good for you!

[@xScooterAZx]

CASS

[@lissaannjjo.6112]

Way to go!

[@Dwightpower88]

I'm guessing you didn't cross their border illegally. In that case you'd get a place, a debit card, and free health insurance.

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

I have a house paid for and I would like to help a couple of these people but Ive been screwed over by them. Letting my dogs out and not caring..not looking for a job, stealing my stuff and having people come over out in the boonies looking for drugs. I cant put myself at risk to help people that have learned to take what they can get and watch out for number one. I would rather leave my rooms empty then worry about a fire from a meth pipe or cigarettes.

[@katbow5922]

Yup.. that's why you can rescue a kitty or a dog, but people..not so much !! People are very dangerous

[@wallybingbang4350]

Do not invite these people into your life !!

[@katbow5922]

@@wallybingbang4350 you are SO right. Never bring strangers into your house, stray dogs, stray cats YES...PEOPLE NO 😯

[@wallybingbang4350]

@@katbow5922 💯 %

[@forgottonbabyforgottendeca1483]

I know we're obviously two very empathetic people and we've learned the hard way ❤

[@matthewcanfield6748]

I was homeless. I got off drugs, got a job. The strangest thing happened...i wasnt a victim anymore

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

You sound … non-melanated. Glad to hear you pulled yourself out.

[@Chet_Brinkley]

I hear that LOUD and clear !!

[@sharonnagle5782]

It can’t be done by mentally ill without help. And a lot of mental and drug addicts out there.

[@dmreddragon6]

@@sharonnagle5782 - The majority. The the odds are they can't pull themselves up without help. Employers, landlords, and such are running backgrounds on people, and credit checks. Being newly sober isn't going to get those for you. It's an important factor in getting organizations to want to help you. Mentally ill face different challenges, and it is not just our homeless sufferers either. This country is self destructing. Very little moral, or sense of self worth, or belonging. There's a lot of unstable people out there that are very angry, and frustrated. "Normal" people too, but they aren't so likely to act on impulses. Nothing is going to change by doing the same thing, or accepting the same thing.

[@goeachitt]

You had and have the wherewithal to change your condition. You are a winner, keep doing better !!

[@egbertsouse8487]

Phenomenal short film. I live in Phx and many here still have no idea how bad the situation has become. Appreciate your work.

[@SIXSEVENstories]

We're here too and agreed. Lots of people we know here have no clue how bad it is. Thank you for watching

[@alexcarter8807]

I lived in the PHX area almost 25 years ago and there were always scary looking tweakers, bunches of people who lived under trees, etc. and I was living in the south end of Scottsdale.

[@lilianevanhauw6213]

TRULY PHENOMENAL. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@xaldiis3181]

@@alexcarter8807souff scottsdale been like tht, indian school nd under

[@obsina9009]

Its getting out of control in maryville, around 28th ave n Peoria… i don’t know how to help because some doesn’t want help

[@beckythornton6470]

Interesting to me that so many homeless just totally EXPECT to be cared for, like children, everyone else is supposed to do everything while they loll around in addiction and point out to you what you should do next for them. Not understanding that so many of the people they are asking from, are barely keeping their own lives together!! They complain about rent....that they don't pay, not getting the fact that rent is high and huge and hard for us too!! That we struggle to buy groceries and do without things, and STILL drop a buck to them. I'm so tired of being seen as rich and comfy when it is not my reality at all. I face most of the same shit as they do, just choose to educate myself, be careful with any money I do have, use coupons and sales, and generally try to be self aware. But self awareness and self respect can't come to you in a government check or be provided to you by anyone but you!

[@roberttietjen5012]

You can only help those that want to help themselves and are committed to doing the work!

[@marlyfreely74]

100% agree.

[@laoxinat]

That doesn't make every person with addiction and or mental illness less worthy of help.

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

Help is fine the 1st dozen times or so.

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

Wonder where the billions are going to, might check cartel Katie’s associates.

[@HildeAzul]

People with mental health issues need a different type of help.

[@SeaToSkyImages]

It broke my heart to hear Chris, and his fear of unresolved issues before his inevitable passing. He seemed so scared, so vulnerable. Thanks for taking the time to hear his story. My heart goes out to him and his loved one. Fantastic work yet again.

[@Tyrfingr]

That was rough to watch. Makes me truly understand what Aristotle meant by "The greatest pain a man can feel is to have insight into much, and power over nothing."

[@prophettehporp1749]

What is killing him? I tried to listen for it but couldn't find it.

[@ocd000]

Diabetes would be my first guess if he's losing circulation to his feet. Sad.

[@madamelebuff]

What a nightmare. Mad Max is thriving in the USA.

[@gonelucid]

Dang man you make it sound like fun 😂 phx sucks.. I live south of there and worry about mexican cartel and document their activity..

[@etherashe5164]

And it's only get worse every day. Exponentially.

[@Ghostmanriding]

I will take Mad Max over this any day.

[@acharyajamesoermannspeaker6563]

@@gonelucid Mad Max is not fun, it's post-break down of society. A fun movie about not fun circumstances.

[@carolkokx9638]

Especially sad for the children and the animals that they have.

[@negativecharisma7583]

Living in Phoenix, it's sad as hell to realize that the broken lightbulbs guy was dead right. A lot of our homeless population would rather stay homeless than give up the drugs.

[@gokhank795]

He was not saying that, he was saying that these people have unresolved mental health issues, if those would be fixed, they would not want to be homeless.

[@thea.m.p.co.467]

@@gokhank795 It's _extremely hard_ if not _outright impossible_ for the *overwhelming majority* of drug addicts to resolve their mental health issues without either first getting sober or simultaneously getting sober while getting proper psychiatric care. The two go hand-in-hand. Frankly, the overwhelming majority of addicts I've dealt with in life just didn't want to do the hard work involved, instead incrrectly believing they can rely on self-medicating with hard drugs to "manage their symptoms" because "those medications don't work" or they "don't like talking to counselors" or they simply don't want to participate in the available programs despite them having proven track records of working for people that are willing to do the hard work involved; and it is _very_ hard work. Many of these addicts symptoms reduce and/or resolve when they get sober _and stay sober._ Many of these people suffer from a form of mental illness called, wait for it... Substance Abuse Disorder; the first thing to do in that case, is get them sober. Imagine that... Substance Abuse _is_ *the* mental health issue. Plus, Arizona's Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) might be a pain in the ass to navigate from time to time, but they are EXCELLENT about paying for mental health services and medication. The cost of treating someone's mental illness and keeping them sober is MUCH less expensive than letting these people destroy themselves and literally everything & everyone around them. I say all of this as a former fentanyl/drug addict and sufferer of major depressive disorder, anhedonia, compulsive suicidal ideation, and a shit ton of physical health complications that very negatively affect my existence and comfort, whom has had friends die on the street of OD and even malnutrition, and others who are in prison because they chose drugs and "self medication" over getting FREE, professional help from "the man" and support from their extremely caring families.

[@xhaltsalute]

Or take their psych meds.

[@thea.m.p.co.467]

@@gokhank795 Not sure why my comment was deleted, so I'm reposting it for anyone else to find and hopefully provide a little insight to those who may be ignorant of these facts: It's extremely hard if not outright impossible for the overwhelming majority of drug addicts to resolve their mental health issues without either first getting sober or simultaneously getting sober while getting proper psychiatric care. The two go hand-in-hand. Frankly, the overwhelming majority of addicts I've dealt with in life just didn't want to do the hard work involved, instead incorrectly believing they can rely on self-medicating with hard drugs to "manage their symptoms" because "those medications don't work" or they "don't like talking to counselors" or they simply don't want to participate in the available programs despite them having proven track records of working for people that are willing to do the hard work involved; and it is very hard work. Many of these addicts symptoms reduce and/or resolve when they get sober and stay sober. Many, if not the majority at this point, of these people suffer from a form of mental illness called, wait for it... Substance Abuse Disorder; the first thing to do in that case, is get them sober. Imagine that... Substance Abuse is the mental health issue. Plus, Arizona's Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) might be a pain in the ass to navigate from time to time, but they are EXCELLENT about paying for mental health services and medication. The cost of treating someone's mental illness and keeping them sober is MUCH less expensive than letting these people destroy themselves and literally everything & everyone around them. I say all of this as a former fentanyl/drug addict and sufferer of major depressive disorder, anhedonia, compulsive suicidal ideation, and a shit ton of physical health complications that very negatively affect my existence and comfort, whom has had friends die on the street of OD and even malnutrition, and others who are in prison because they chose drugs and "self medication" over getting FREE, professional help from "the man" and support from their extremely caring families.

[@Erik-by1eg]

Admit closing mental hospitals was a mistake,and invest in building them back, a lot of these people are insane,and can't take care of themselves,the money is there so act accordingly...Really😮

[@clintonbrooks3611]

Lived at Cass in 2016, got sober and worked for CBI I 2020-2021. The mental illness and drugs have ruined generations. 😢

[@stacitowery4461]

This is 97% due to drugs.

[@cobainzlady]

or just residences for such people, with minor supervision. . lol most don't need a " hospital" except maybe for crisis emergencies.

[@kittiia.8438]

Thank you..

[@JoeBidenSucks42069]

the mental illness could be because of the drug use

[@BIGMGDELTA]

I've worked for 2 different clinics in Phoenix and currently work as an armed patrol officer in all the bad places; the situation is such a double edged sword and there's no right answer that works for everyone. You can't treat the drug addicts the same way you treat the "unlucky ones". You can't treat the gangbangers like the drug addicts. You show kindness to the wolves and they mistake it for weakness and act accordingly. You show brutality and eventually you become like the ones you hate. However there IS a code they live by, that if you are fair and generous yet firm and diligent they won't harm you, but to be fair I wear body armor, a gun, and look like an ex-linebacker. I try to be fair every day but it does wear on your soul the trap they are in. So much help available but most are wolves in sheep's clothing.

[@cobainzlady]

in those areas anyway. but there are other kinds too and might not hang there.

[@sampetrie340]

Thank you for your work.

[@jahmanborneo1343]

You Sir, have brought forth the MOST rational and intelligent comment on the subject, ever. I wish more people thought like yourself. respect

[@daniellanglois89]

Thank you for explaining it properly

[@jessicanone4202]

My bf is a cop in San Antonio and he would agree with you...SA is just as absolutely horrible anymore due to illegal immigrants

[@user-bj4cu7uu5k]

Your documentaries are next level. So many others try to cover these issues but your videos really hit hard. It's not just about filiming people in a terrible situation, you go into the reasons, possible solutions...etc. Respect!

[@SIXSEVENstories]

We appreciate you thank you

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

It’s sad but a lot of states in the USA are becoming shit holes.. Up to 70 % inflation on housing in one year ! The state has to create laws to prevent that of happening 😢

[@Phont0]

I think the problem is too many laws and social service programs that need to be funded.

[@carollawson8774]

Definitely sad what is going in Phoenix as well as other cities. Great work with the interviews, music and awareness. Appreciate all your documentaries.

[@1993yaeger]

I like these videos because they show serious social problems in a non-somber way. The soundtrack and the honesty are a refreshing take

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Nice to see you again yaeger! Appreciate you.

[@galegrazutis964]

I ABSOLUTELY love the title DREGS is spot on!!!

[@user-fu1ss4eo6c]

I'm homeless myself right now. I've struggled with an alcohol problem. My situation is that I was raised right and didn't become homeless until I was 34. I can tell you from experience that the majority of homeless people are scum. Bad people. There are a few that are decent and will work and try to better themselves. Most of them I wouldn't piss on if they were on fire.

[@KarateSensei71]

This is not a new problem, yet it is getting much worse over the last 3 years. I do not think adding 8 to 12 million new immigrants to the system will help these people either. No politician is helping, it is getting worse faster than ever.

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

Illegals, not immigrants.

[@etherashe5164]

Oh definitely, this illegal immigrant invasion is going to make this whole country a chaotic nightmare.

[@harrykuheim6107]

Obamaville

[@rainforme1850]

you think like I do. We keep leading illegal aliens in our country and we put them up in nice places and give them food. Meanwhile, we let her own people dig their own grave. It was only a choice when they decided to try drugs. A lot of people are saying it’s unresolved childhood trauma. I say BS because there’s plenty of us who have had severe trauma that do not use drugs.

[@marlyfreely74]

let's go b r a n d o n

[@kellyalbright1984]

The contrast between the two cultures at the very end gave me chills. It was a sad and very truthful way to show what’s really going on in the world.

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

I haven’t seen the end yet, but look up Tempe, AZ, about 4 miles from ASU. You have Lamborghinis and Ferraris … driving by homeless people shitting on the sidewalk. Sometimes they even take their pants off, sometimes they just mess themselves, because whatever.

[@king_reynolds1879]

The production value of your videos is on another level. Keep up the great work.

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Thank you

[@tomsanger5548]

We had a doting grandma who figured it was better to have her druggie grandson stay at her place & take his drugs than being out on the street. His meth lab blew up & started a fire that had an upstairs neighbor have to move out of her condo for weeks having the repair work done. He had all his teeth missing & found food in dumpsters. These are the people the bleeding hearts want to give new free housing to.

[@yvonnephillips3888]

Thank you for saying this so perfectly. Stop giving them government money and they might----might straighten up and stop the drugs.

[@nickvalenzuela9166]

skill issue

[@cobainzlady]

they go to jail for that. but it's better for everyone, for them all to be housed and not on t he street. ps YOU SUCK and are unworthy. part of the problem !

[@thomascooney4504]

Idk, I'd be happy with even a fraction of Michael's skillset.. (4:20)@@nickvalenzuela9166

[@katyaamanitavirosa9116]

This was beautiful. People really don't know how bad it is out there and how many truly beautiful souls are out there

[@larmondoflairallen4705]

I didn't see any "beautiful souls" in this. I saw lots of people that take zero responsibility for their own lives.

[@robinlowney9171]

​@@larmondoflairallen4705once you fall flat. No identification, no address you are screwed. Better off now being illegal...not funny at USA at all

[@TjinChatterpal]

Thank you for showing another side of America the mainstream media is not showing to the world .

[@3i5g00d]

Rest in Peace to the two old fellows

[@SIXSEVENstories]

RIP Chris and Mark. Fantastic souls.

[@millenniumtowerskelton5143]

What happened to those fine gentlemen?

[@davidwang4364]

@@SIXSEVENstories . . . Two "fantastic souls" who failed in life and never contributed to society. Rest in Hell.

[@davidwang4364]

@@millenniumtowerskelton5143 . . . . They are where they belong. In Hell, soon to be joined by Donald Trump.

[@nadialaudat5741]

brilliant, keeps you hooked, its everything, the music, the interviews, the camera shots just all!! 👏🏼👏🏼 rip 2 the guys at the end x

[@johnstoudt7476]

in virginia we have a place called the haven which is a day shelter where the homeless can take showers and wash and dry clothes for free so we try our best to help people get out of cronic homelessness but it is not easy and the challenges are enormous to say the least and in addition i think there is and can be severe mental illness and substance abuse along the way which accelerates the problem.

[@xScooterAZx]

@@abrupt_oliver No it isnt a US problem. The UK is going through this as well,just on a smaller scale. So is France.

[@theresanolan1157]

@@xScooterAZx and Ireland , it is a global manufactured deliberate construct..

[@cobainzlady]

@@abrupt_oliver Canada has the same problem and for similar reasons.

[@cobainzlady]

that's ridiculous. BUILD THE LOW INCOME HOUSING AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING. the funding is available from HUD , USDA ETC. what the hell good does it do to make them sleep outside all night ( GET NO SLEEP, GET ATTACKED, GET ARRESTED FOR CAMPING, GET SICK FROM WEATHER ) and then what? showers in daytime oh how nice. NOT GOOD ENOUGH! DO NOT PAT YOURSELF ON T HE BACK, YOU ARE FAILING ! AND GETTING SALAOES FO RIT , WHAT A WASTE ! when tha t money should have built a whole lotta cheap low income housing apartments. in - house Section 8. but NO you want it to pay your salaries instead.

[@jimkelly4214]

​@@xScooterAZxAnd Canada!

[@JackWebb-lh2mh]

A little bit of compassion can go a long long way. Great video. Stay blessed.

[@xScooterAZx]

I've lived in Phoenix for over 23 years now and it hurts so much to see what's happening here. I love Phoenix. I'm just going to sit back and watch the changes going on. It's all I can do.

[@yourmomsbf878]

you could donate or help others, why is everyone in phoenix white and makes some excuse like "I was slightly under-privledged for one day, so I don't dare help others"

[@xScooterAZx]

@@yourmomsbf878 You're very wrong. Where'd you get the idea that Phoenix only has Whites? I see a lot of black homeless guys in the downtown parks just laying there on the grass or sitting on benches with a ton of junk piled up next to them. Perfectly fit for work,and there ARE jobs available. They just dont want to work. Also,We White's arent responsible for them. They act like babies wanting handouts.

[@cobainzlady]

what is wrong with people like you? call your Reps and city council and county commission and demand they build the cheap low income subsidized housing for them ! that is what citizens are supposed to do !

[@xScooterAZx]

@@cobainzlady What's wrong with me? I have a different opinion han you,that's what's wrong with me. As to why I dont go run around to all the officials and demand things,I'm too handicapped to get out of my house. Ya know,I have discovered that on youtube people are unable to respond to someone else without being rude,snide,or just plain idiotic. Showing their total lack of intelligence.

[@ndcw918]

@@cobainzladyafter watching this video and seeing how these people live and behave, your conclusion is we should spend money building housing for them and let them live for free? While hardworking Americans have to keep paying rent? How does that make any sense? You people are pathetic. Let a few of these zombies move in with you if you’re so concerned about their housing situation

[@johnzuggster375]

The last time I was in Phoenix is still tha last time in Phoenix, never again will i even drive though that city, i saw things that still blow my mind like a bad dream!

[@davidwang4364]

It is not the city that is a bad dream, it is some of the people in the city that are the bad dream. For every homeless person in Phoenix, or anywhere else, there a thousands who vend for themselves successfully. What makes the homeless so special that they expect the government to take are of that? You can't answer that question, can you John?

[@islanddreams4805]

WOW this had the best soundtrack for any short doc. literally turned me onto 2 new bands that i love. THanks for the music.

[@suzeelewis718]

Just came across your channel and have to say this is excellent 👌🏽 it’s put together brilliantly. Thank you. It’s heartbreaking to see the pain and suffering

[@bucanonhaley]

Love it. Would like to see you guys do Kensington.

[@frederickgervais3082]

You’ve got some great skills in film media. Very well done, moving, creative documentary. Keep up the great work. Impressive.

[@phonkay]

These docs pull me in, they're so interesting and your style is intriguing as well. Keep up the amazing work ❤

[@aowowoiae]

Another great doc, very sad to see the RIP's at the end but you showed them in a great light.

[@user-dr1ee5bo3v]

This has become one of my favourite channels. Production quality and story telling is always top tier. Thanks for making this content. Did you ever find out what happened to Chris? Like what caused him to lose everything and end up homeless?

[@xXJoeChevyXx]

these people dont want to give up the drugs

[@maewest456]

True but how can afford getting inked so much. This is not cheap.

[@SKOJCV]

Oh yea you can believe theycan afford tats and cigarettes

[@cobainzlady]

that's only the ones they are showing. concentrating on those. it 's not the majority o f homeless.

[@mikedavis2969]

Right !

[@Arnoud-nf6iz]

i heard some stories of people spendign 300 a day on drugs no shit they arehomless..

[@DebyNieto-kq2ci]

This was so well put together and very devastating at the same time.

[@kamanthanorlin28]

Whoever edits these videos is fabulous!!

[@JazzJune7]

Fantastic editing and capturing of real life moments people never get heard can share

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Thank you Jazz per usual

[@okeytrip]

I love your style, you have the most vivid and authentic films.

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you

[@TheMetalFunkAllStars]

Very well put together Video with the Video Editing, and Song Sound Tracks, etc. Thanks! 💯

[@ontexastime6690]

Sometimes, I want to tell these people that the government is not their “nanny” and that no one owes them anything. The government doesn’t have money. It only has the money that it gets from taxpayers. As a taxpayer, I pay plenty. No amount of money is ever enough.

[@Nitemare.60]

Yeah, so let's just GIVE it to the thousands of illegal immigrants coming across the border & set them up for free & leave our own on the streets. I hope nobody in your family ever becomes homeless.

[@neemarie]

Another masterpiece fellas. Beautifully done ❤

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Thank you for watching again! Glad to see you here

[@dakotaseven947]

The beginning of MAD MAX and The Thunderdome.

[@DerWahnwitzsinnige]

I admire the dedication and work that has been put into this and all other films, thanks

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Thanks and we appreciate you watching

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

Thanks, guys, for putting this documentary out there. As a resident of Arizona and a member of the healthcare community, this video strikes a cord with me. Let's hope that something good comes from this.

[@kevinl3211]

Please please please don't stop! You're by far my favorite channel that does these docs. Couldn't subscribe on your patreon fast enough!

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Thank you for being so supportive we couldn't possibly thank you enough

[@dollybusted]

your docs are art! and you show them people with their vulnerabilities - but not like victims, rather than strong individuals. it is some kind of empowerment for my understanding and I love your journalism style. keep on with that! thank you xx

[@SIXSEVENstories]

We try our best! Thank you

[@DawnPossession]

😂

[@weirdarto]

I thought so too. The music and imagery communicated just as much as the words.

[@mysocalledslablife]

❤

[@Laughwithmeoratme]

Outstanding video. Very well done and put together. It really showcases the problem thats happening in a very accurate way.

[@sparrowwren8673]

Six Seven, You guys are making a difference in this world. Keep it up. God bless you.

[@nathanthomas3085]

Top notch production. Thank you for what you do.

[@francisrankin504]

Fantastic ....my friend ...loved your music in video,!!!!

[@ScruffyIsMyName]

Great music! Thanks for the credits - I'll search for all of it.

[@SIXSEVENstories]

If you need a specific timestamp for a song let me know

[@tangodelta7809]

Jeez. Was there from 2009-2012 and felt pretty safe. Was downtown Phoenix or Tempe every weekend, went to all the metal shows and punk bars, etc. I know stuff happened, it was in the newspapers. However, I enjoyed my time there. I don’t think I could ever go back. Not to mention you can’t even buy a crack shack for less than 300K now. Sad, it was such a happening place with promise

[@willard39]

Boy, they all have theories, but none of those theories ever include any blame for themselves. Most of them have failed themselves more than society ever has. Start there.

[@galegrazutis964]

Willard l am bowing to you . ABSOLUTELY 💯! It's always society,a difficult up bring a cruel capitalist society. But NEVER their fault!!

[@leeroyjenkins2528]

Your documentaries are the 💣❤

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Thank you!

[@MichaelEllison-jr4wg]

Great job on this production!! Loved the soundtrack

[@tootallzz]

It is sad af how bad it has become in all big cities. I can’t imagine how much worse it is in AZ with the scorching heat. I am from Southern California and Skid Row has exploded in downtown Los Angeles 💔 Gangs, guns, drugs and violence run the streets.

[@markadler8968]

The guy with the ball cap was fairly cognitive and was able to communicate very clearly. It is a shame that guy didn't take a different path.

[@rhonin420]

and sunblock

[@alexcarter8807]

A lot of them are very good at seeming normal, when you get talking with them for a few minutes. It's a useful skill for begging or conning. But if you offer them a job or a place and it depends on their being there at a certain time or taking a shower or being in any way ... regular ... they might not remember the next day that you offered. There's no longer-term memory or ability to plan or to carry out a plan or a schedule.

[@markadler8968]

@@alexcarter8807 Very true. I hired a guy once with substance abuse problems. The guy had tons of experience and was one of the hardest workers I have ever employed but when I paid him for his work after 2 weeks that was the last I saw of him.

[@dedly_bloom]

Those team is amazing at this work. I praise you for being so brave and courageous. Keep this work up because those will pave the way for many more peoples help. It’ll bring more focus to the problems and what the peoples needs are that have these problems. I love your dedication keep it up!!!

[@SIXSEVENstories]

Hopefully this can provide some food for thought! Thank you and thanks for watching

[@Suspence5557]

Glad I was scrolling through yt awesome channel definitely subscribing

[@SIXSEVENstories]

We appreciate you! Got some great vids coming up. Appreciate you subscribing

[@aliasnumber16]

Corrupt politicians holding on to (or pocketing) taxpayer money makes me sick.

[@cobainzlady]

using it for projects that benefit the city coffers ( taxable ) business or the middle class or rich. Not the poor.

[@jahmanborneo1343]

you new here?

[@abraxasjinx5207]

Your soundtracks are awesome, as is everything else about these docs. Can you include track lists in the description? That would be dope!!

[@spiralspeck]

Great Production! New favorite KZbin channel. ❤

[@davidwitkopii291]

That one guy was is and DID everything! Wow.... sobriety? Non existent thought. He ain't ready. Change begins when the pain outweighs the pleasure. Gettin high don't work anymore. Can't live with it, or without it. Literally Hell. And awesome production!

[@parastoogolestany]

It’s sad to see how many people live this way because there are lots of careless politicians that don’t do their real jobs to help them even for their own good 😔🙏

[@davidwang4364]

@parastoogolestany . . . . Why should politicians help the homeless? No, really, give me a cogent reason.

[@marlyfreely74]

Regardless of the crappy politicians, there are tons of agencies and churches to help these folks. Most of these people don't want to put the effort into getting the help.

[@JerryPotter500]

the production quality is unreal for the amount of subs this channel has.

[@JerryPotter500]

just in general amazing quality regardless of sub count

[@ma3stro681]

Amazes me how,so many views for so few subs. People are so selfish to not sub to a channel like this … 🤡

[@dazling5890]

This is why when Americans say that America is the greatest country in the world, the rest of the world laughs.

[@ScruffyIsMyName]

Half the world laughs at them, the other half is crying.

[@noahingram8052]

I just laugh why not I'm american

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

I don't blame them, America is a big fat disgusting joke right now.

[@lynnhardigree2806]

America has not been the best country in the world for a long time. When we face that indisputable fact, maybe we can begin healing our many ills.

[@wanya_telborn]

@@noahingram8052hey DA ALL COUNTRIES HAVE THESE AREAS

[@sarahadams6940]

They're not "dregs" they're human beings.

[@foilerea4170]

💯💯💯

[@cmilk6177]

I love the music choices. Great editing!

[@viktorgyorgy544]

I am speechless. I watched it again straight away

[@patsyrock-li8wz]

I honestly prefer the cats and dogs over humans any day...

[@joannaazar7396]

Same animals bring happiness ❤

[@sillysideburn6772]

The shit only comes out of one end

[@roomfulofblues3173]

I couldn’t agree more

[@freetrapper5063]

You are part of the problem!!!!!

[@broella6493]

Amen sister!

[@SunniNomad]

I love the style and music of this documentary. Thank you

[@Fatherkol]

Thanks for the video!

[@DeathWard187]

Poor Mark that broke my heart hearing his pain... It can all go south so fast.

[@FORANWFS]

This is only the beginning

[@AndrewGayner]

Wow fantastic coverage and video!

[@markadler8968]

You guys take turd videography to a whole new level.

[@lkfh1]

My favorite kind of documentarys on whole Yt

[@innerexit]

yall threw a king krule track in here!! great placement too. awesome doc guys!

[@MissingBoots]

P s. Your filming style and music choices are AWESOME 🎉❤

[@htomc42]

Why are drugs even an issue if "nobody has any money"?

[@galegrazutis964]

They steal!!

[@Missile.America]

I LOVE how well your videos are shot. You have skills my friend, very nice to look, very well done! What camera do you shoot these on? Thx!

[@SIXSEVENstories]

This was mostly shot on a Panasonic Lumix GH5 and GH5S. A lot of the present day shots were the GH6

[@365daysofjewelry3]

Great music on top of a great video! ❤

[@Tokernoph]

Chris was very well spoken. I am a GM in Gilbert and if he’s interested in a job I’d love to interview him and see if I have some work for him.

[@foilerea4170]

👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Nitemare.60]

Too late. He's passed on. You didn't see that at the end?

[@mijiyoon5575]

I have 16 rescued cats ... breaks my heart to see those poor skinny cats & before anyone says I should feel the same way about those people ... don't say it. Keep your opinion to yourself about that b/c I don't want to hear it. I can care about what I want & I care about cats. Four of'em are in the room w/ me NOW

[@turtleanton6539]

Ind33d😂🎉

[@3namechangezalowdevry90day7]

Good. Find a low cost spay and neuter place and get them fixed if you haven't already.

[@benj4563]

Nobody cares that you’re 60 and alone so you hoard cats.

[@HaroldAlbert]

In 2013, I was homeless, got into drugs went to prison, and then I got to know Jesus and he changed my life...Heaven came through for me in my finances too, getting $50,000 in 2months. I can support God's work and give back to my community. God is more than enough! Now I have a new identity and am a child of God

[@IsabellaCharlotte540]

Hello how do you make such monthly ?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God.

[@lenice.rocha.51]

I'm 28 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@LoganRoy723]

I have been searching for ways to achieve success. Can you please guide me on how to do so?

[@HaroldAlbert]

Sure, the investment-advisor that guides me is...

[@HaroldAlbert]

MRS CATHIE WOOD

[@tracyjohnson3496]

Well done! The soundtack is nice too👌🏽

[@justxbreathe]

I would absolutely watch this again for the soundtrack alone. The content is a bonus.

[@jackneighbors4374]

Listen to me. I lived right there in that very neighborhood for six years. This video that you have made beautifully captured the essence of the zone. I personally know a few of the people interviewed in there. This was the most legit piece of media that I have ever seen regarding the homeless in Phoenix. Absolutely great job. And what that one guy said about the broken light bulbs, that's exactly what it is. The mental health crisis in this state is OUTRAGEOUS. I have been to prison in Arizona four times and I can tell you that that's the rug that you get swept under if you are mentally ill and don't have a family to take care of you. It's sickening and it needs to be brought out into the light so it can be fixed. Again, great video.

[@HildeAzul]

I am glad you made it out the cycle.

[@jamoore144]

Homelessness can be fixed by the drug addicts willingness to change to be drug free. Until that happens little else can be done.

[@simpleartofhealing286]

Nice done. Heartfelt and real.

[@dansaghin1]

Good documentary, good production, well chosen music.

[@Chet_Brinkley]

That music's WAY too loud and the rest of it's WAY too low , how about balancing it out !

[@josephdietze9872]

Drugs are the main reason most of these people are homeless. High rent doesn’t help, but the drugs are the MAIN reason they are homeless, and the fact that they refuse to go to treatment & try to get clean. If you want to get clean & off the street, the help is there.

[@etherashe5164]

Sorry. That's just not true in every case. You really don't know what you're talking about.

[@carolirvine3367]

Mental health issues are the main reason, same as here in the UK and other countries.

[@josephdietze9872]

You wanna bet, I’ve been there. 95% of the people there, including myself at the time, were there because drugs came before anything else. So don’t talk out your backside, you sound stupid.

[@heatherdickson6511]

I think some of them end up there because of the rent situation, and start the drugs to deal with being out there, then your hooked and there's not too many ways out. It's a perfect storm of a bunch of things.

[@leahbyrne7062]

You are extremely talented, sick work 💯🙏

[@Tassiedevil287]

Great documentary god bless the beautiful people that are trying to help these poor souls. Peace from Australia.

[@MikeJohnson-rm9eo]

Almost EVERY comment is about how great your Doc is and the amazing soundtrack…. How FKN sad- 1 out of 10 comments actually commented on the “Issue at Hand”.. That alone scares TF out of me! I live Close to that shit hole and no matter what TF the neighboring business or homeowners try to do to help anyone homeless they do not want to leave that lifestyle! But yeah the soundtrack is cool, good job- 👏

[@Day-ZDuke]

Like come on, what do you expect? It’s a well made piece of content, so people express that they recognize this You think the problems shown in the video are going to be solved by random people that live in random places all over the world making KZbin comments? We should be writing essays hypothesizing about tactics to battle these issues? Or reflecting on the societal issues that lead to it? All that would be well and good, but just cause people aren’t writing novels about these problems doesn’t mean they don’t recognize the reality. But it doesn’t affect them directly, so they don’t have detailed opinions to express about the roots of the problem