The Homestretch(2014)
Three homeless teenagers brave Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life alone on the streets to build a brighter future.
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Three homeless teenagers brave Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life alone on the streets to build a brighter future.
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2014-06-19
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