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''Lost in the Crowd'' is a documentary film by Austrian filmmaker Susi Graf about LGBT homeless youth in New York City. The film tells the story of a group of kids focusing on how they became homeless and their attempts to survive on the streets of New York. Most of the youth say the reason that they’re homeless in the first place is because they have been rejected from their families for being Gay or Transgender. Lost in the Crowd reveals a glimpse into the unknown world of homeless LGBT youth. Shelter Life is portrayed as well as finding "new" families in the ballroom scene featuring ballroom icon Willi Ninja who died shortly after being filmed for Lost in the Crowd. ==The Shelter Life== A handful of youth-oriented shelters are explored in the film. Homeless teenagers stay in these shelters, however, some of the shelters have strict guidelines that conflict with the lifestyles of those who rely on them. Some of the youth in the film have jobs that keep them until after the shelter's curfew. The main problem with the shelters, as it is made expressly clear in the film, is capacity. Homeless teenagers outnumber shelters by thousands. The Neutral Zone〔Website: http://www.greenwichvillageyouthcouncil.net/neutralzone〕 This shelter is known as a "drop-in" center. Youth can visit during the day, but overnight services are not offered. Safe Space〔Website: http://www.safespace.org〕 The Safe Space is also a "drop-in" center. Sylvia’s Place〔Website: http://www.homelessyouthservices.org〕 Sylvia's functions as a church and a food pantry, as well as a shelter for youth. Some of the youth featured in the film are members of ballroom dance houses. Alex and Serenity are members of the House of Ninja, founded by ballhouse legend Willi Ninja who was featured in the documentary Paris is Burning. Many of the kids use this as a refuge from the shelters or the street. House leaders see this as a positive influence on the kids since it gives them an opportunity to compete against other houses and builds self-esteem. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lost in the Crowd」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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