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.
I was staying their around that time too! 6 years sober of meth and alcohol. It’s one day at a time. I’m glad you got sober, a lot don’t make it out alive and well. Amazing!! ❤
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
Do you see a lot of straight men prostituting themselves to other men to make money to support their drug habits? No one is talking about this. There are zero videos and information about this.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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."
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Definitely sad what is going in Phoenix as well as other cities. Great work with the interviews, music and awareness. Appreciate all your documentaries.
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😮
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.
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"
@@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.
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 !
@@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.
@@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
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.
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 !
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
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?
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!
Do you seriously think anyone chooses this life? Count yourself fortunate that you’ve never had to deal with mental illness or trauma alone with no one to turn to for help. The help these people need is either not available to them or they are incapable of seeking it out on their own. Drug addiction is what happens when they have to find some way to cope with their terrors or their trauma or their mental illness alone. You know there was this one homeless man that lived awhile back. He hung with the low people. The addicted, the sick, the troubled. No matter what their situation, he did not turn away or condemn a single one. He was ridiculed for who he hung out with. It angered the ‘normal’ people because he told them they should reach out and help their fellow citizens. That it was wrong to discard them like a piece of trash. They felt so self righteous when they killed him but then this happened… Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,f you did it to me.’ 41“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ 45Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
I was homeless off and on for 7 years from 16 to 24 and I can promise you it's no surprise to me that they all are red-blooded American speaking perfect English, stay strong keep fighting stay capable.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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 😔🙏
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mainstream does not like to show anything that does not sugar coat or serve a purpose for their own agenda. I do not believe hardly anything except maybe my local weather lol
@ceedub619cameraman3it's not just a black and white issue where one person or entity is to blame. Open borders aren't helping with the influx of drugs, nor is the culture helping with the excess materialism. There's a mental health crisis that needs more individual access. Addiction and mental illness are also spiritual illnesses, although many people will disagree. I was a heroin addict for a decade and saw all this first hand.
@ceedub619cameraman3 ever read about Iran contra and the Crack epidemic? How about mk ultra? Or the closing of mental health institutions? Seems like our government has a big hand in orchestrating the homeless and drug problem, yet people like you prefer to blame the homeless. Guess it is easier to look down on others.
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.
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 😢
Anyone watching this that wants to interview someone that made it out of the Zone and Phoenix alive....reply with contact details. Im here to help in any way possible. 5yrs sober after 2 runs in prison and the Phoenix Rescue Mission ❤❤❤
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.
@@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.
The majority of these people have been homeless for years if not their entire lives. They didn't lose a house or apartment because their rent was raised.
I love vacations here, this is my sunshine state to visit every few months, I love this place but these people need to want to help themselves first. Sending ❤ to them!
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
I live in Phoenix. I was homeless for 2 years when my landlord doubled my rent during the Covid BS. The City of Phoenix is the most useless municipality I've ever been to. The city employee's that are supposed to be working on the homeless have contempt for everyone that is homeless. I never expected much from Phoenix. It's blue. That's all I can say. It's blue...
Exactly. Vote blue and this seems to be the result. 😭 We had a very slim margin though in the last election I believe so maybe there’s hope and everyone will vote.
I lived in Tempe/Phoenix from 2004 to 2013; it was alright then. It was a beautiful place. I hate to hear of all of this homelessness down that way. Its still a beautiful place despite these issues.
I worked downtown Phoenix starting 1978, there were homeless people living on the streets back then, if you tried to help them, they would stalk you, screaming profanities, exposing themselves, it was terrifying having to walk to your parking garage after working overtime. I worked downtown for 15 years; it never got any better although the number of homeless were slightly less back then.
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.
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.
The structure and foundation of the country was taken over by the rich & powerful 1%. This is why we are f.u.b.a.r. I feel terrible for the future generations of the other 99%.
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
I left Phoenix in 2013. There was homeless people, but they didn't live like this. There's always gonna be homelessness, but why do they have to live in filth. I've been homeless, it is possible to have cleanliness outside.
I'm Phoenician and this documentary sums up why I don't work with the homeless and I haven't even watched it in full yet. It was just recommended to me.
if you wanted to help homeless , you'd be working with those who are not addicts to get them signed up for housing. . there are plenty of those that aren't addicts and want off the streets. Or ARE addicts and want treatment. .
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- 👏
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 TH-cam 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
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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.
No mental health u get republican bull fucking shit to contend with..
stop calling them dregs, a-hole. they are human beings.
The p+roblemn of ameica are the africans
They spell certain words wrong on purpose so that videos don't get monetized and taken down
Lived at Cass in 2016. I made it out alive. 5yrs sober ❤❤❤
Please keep it going, Please! I support you, sending good vibes from Mass🙏🏾❤️💪🏽
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Congratulations
Keep staying sober and stay away from all the bad influences and former “friends” . They are nothing but trouble. Move away if you can.
I was staying their around that time too! 6 years sober of meth and alcohol. It’s one day at a time. I’m glad you got sober, a lot don’t make it out alive and well. Amazing!! ❤
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.
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.
@@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.
Or take their psych meds.
@@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.
Do you see a lot of straight men prostituting themselves to other men to make money to support their drug habits? No one is talking about this. There are zero videos and information about this.
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.
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
Good for you!
CASS
Way to go!
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.
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.
I'm sorry you are struggling. If you can make it to an AA meeting, please do. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Then you need to pick yourself up just like I did
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.
Yup.. that's why you can rescue a kitty or a dog, but people..not so much !! People are very dangerous
Do not invite these people into your life !!
@@wallybingbang4350 you are SO right. Never bring strangers into your house, stray dogs, stray cats YES...PEOPLE NO 😯
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I know we're obviously two very empathetic people and we've learned the hard way ❤
You can only help those that want to help themselves and are committed to doing the work!
100% agree.
That doesn't make every person with addiction and or mental illness less worthy of help.
Help is fine the 1st dozen times or so.
Wonder where the billions are going to, might check cartel Katie’s associates.
People with mental health issues need a different type of help.
Phenomenal short film. I live in Phx and many here still have no idea how bad the situation has become. Appreciate your work.
We're here too and agreed. Lots of people we know here have no clue how bad it is. Thank you for watching
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.
TRULY PHENOMENAL. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@alexcarter8807souff scottsdale been like tht, indian school nd under
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
I was homeless. I got off drugs, got a job. The strangest thing happened...i wasnt a victim anymore
You sound … non-melanated. Glad to hear you pulled yourself out.
I hear that LOUD and clear !!
It can’t be done by mentally ill without help. And a lot of mental and drug addicts out there.
@@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.
You had and have the wherewithal to change your condition. You are a winner, keep doing better !!
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.
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."
What is killing him? I tried to listen for it but couldn't find it.
Diabetes would be my first guess if he's losing circulation to his feet. Sad.
Especially sad for the children and the animals that they have.
not that sad if you don't help
This was beautiful. People really don't know how bad it is out there and how many truly beautiful souls are out there
I didn't see any "beautiful souls" in this. I saw lots of people that take zero responsibility for their own lives.
@@larmondoflairallen4705once you fall flat. No identification, no address you are screwed. Better off now being illegal...not funny at USA at all
The filth they leave in their wake is infuriating.
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!
We appreciate you thank you
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.
in those areas anyway. but there are other kinds too and might not hang there.
Thank you for your work.
You Sir, have brought forth the MOST rational and intelligent comment on the subject, ever. I wish more people thought like yourself. respect
Thank you for explaining it properly
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
What a nightmare. Mad Max is thriving in the USA.
Dang man you make it sound like fun 😂 phx sucks.. I live south of there and worry about mexican cartel and document their activity..
And it's only get worse every day. Exponentially.
I will take Mad Max over this any day.
@@gonelucid Mad Max is not fun, it's post-break down of society. A fun movie about not fun circumstances.
This is the best documentary I’ve ever watched. As a phoenix native this was touching. And the soundtrack was incredible
I like these videos because they show serious social problems in a non-somber way. The soundtrack and the honesty are a refreshing take
Nice to see you again yaeger! Appreciate you.
I ABSOLUTELY love the title DREGS is spot on!!!
Despite the obnoxious choices of music, it was a pretty good documentary.
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.
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.
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!
The production value of your videos is on another level. Keep up the great work.
Thank you
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.
I am glad you made it out the cycle.
Homelessness can be fixed by the drug addicts willingness to change to be drug free. Until that happens little else can be done.
Definitely sad what is going in Phoenix as well as other cities. Great work with the interviews, music and awareness. Appreciate all your documentaries.
A little bit of compassion can go a long long way. Great video. Stay blessed.
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😮
Lived at Cass in 2016, got sober and worked for CBI I 2020-2021. The mental illness and drugs have ruined generations. 😢
This is 97% due to drugs.
or just residences for such people, with minor supervision. . lol most don't need a " hospital" except maybe for crisis emergencies.
Thank you..
the mental illness could be because of the drug use
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.
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"
@@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.
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 !
@@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.
@@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
brilliant, keeps you hooked, its everything, the music, the interviews, the camera shots
just all!! 👏🏼👏🏼 rip 2 the guys at the end x
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.
Thank you for saying this so perfectly. Stop giving them government money and they might----might straighten up and stop the drugs.
skill issue
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 !
Idk, I'd be happy with even a fraction of Michael's skillset.. (4:20)@@nickvalenzuela9166
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
We try our best! Thank you
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I thought so too. The music and imagery communicated just as much as the words.
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Six Seven, You guys are making a difference in this world. Keep it up. God bless you.
Another great doc, very sad to see the RIP's at the end but you showed them in a great light.
WOW this had the best soundtrack for any short doc. literally turned me onto 2 new bands that i love. THanks for the music.
I love your style, you have the most vivid and authentic films.
Thank you so much! We appreciate you
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?
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!
Thank you for being so supportive we couldn't possibly thank you enough
This was so well put together and very devastating at the same time.
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!
Do you seriously think anyone chooses this life? Count yourself fortunate that you’ve never had to deal with mental illness or trauma alone with no one to turn to for help. The help these people need is either not available to them or they are incapable of seeking it out on their own. Drug addiction is what happens when they have to find some way to cope with their terrors or their trauma or their mental illness alone. You know there was this one homeless man that lived awhile back. He hung with the low people. The addicted, the sick, the troubled. No matter what their situation, he did not turn away or condemn a single one. He was ridiculed for who he hung out with. It angered the ‘normal’ people because he told them they should reach out and help their fellow citizens. That it was wrong to discard them like a piece of trash. They felt so self righteous when they killed him but then this happened…
Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,f you did it to me.’
41“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ 45Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
Some do like it. That’s why they don’t like shelters because of the rules against drugs and alcohol.
Each one of these dear souls has a story. There is so much pain floating around there. May blessings come to them.
Top notch production. Thank you for what you do.
Whoever edits these videos is fabulous!!
Another masterpiece fellas. Beautifully done ❤
Thank you for watching again! Glad to see you here
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.
Illegals, not immigrants.
Oh definitely, this illegal immigrant invasion is going to make this whole country a chaotic nightmare.
Obamaville
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.
let's go b r a n d o n
These docs pull me in, they're so interesting and your style is intriguing as well. Keep up the amazing work ❤
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.
Rest in Peace to the two old fellows
RIP Chris and Mark. Fantastic souls.
What happened to those fine gentlemen?
Outstanding video. Very well done and put together. It really showcases the problem thats happening in a very accurate way.
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
I honestly prefer the cats and dogs over humans any day...
Same animals bring happiness ❤
The shit only comes out of one end
I couldn’t agree more
You are part of the problem!!!!!
Amen sister!
these people dont want to give up the drugs
True but how can afford getting inked so much. This is not cheap.
Oh yea you can believe theycan afford tats and cigarettes
that's only the ones they are showing. concentrating on those. it 's not the majority o f homeless.
Right !
i heard some stories of people spendign 300 a day on drugs no shit they arehomless..
the production quality is unreal for the amount of subs this channel has.
just in general amazing quality regardless of sub count
Amazes me how,so many views for so few subs. People are so selfish to not sub to a channel like this … 🤡
I admire the dedication and work that has been put into this and all other films, thanks
Thanks and we appreciate you watching
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!
Fantastic editing and capturing of real life moments people never get heard can share
Thank you Jazz per usual
I was homeless off and on for 7 years from 16 to 24 and I can promise you it's no surprise to me that they all are red-blooded American speaking perfect English, stay strong keep fighting stay capable.
You’ve got some great skills in film media. Very well done, moving, creative documentary. Keep up the great work. Impressive.
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.
Sorry. That's just not true in every case. You really don't know what you're talking about.
Mental health issues are the main reason, same as here in the UK and other countries.
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.
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.
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!!!
Hopefully this can provide some food for thought! Thank you and thanks for watching
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 😔🙏
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.
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.
@@abrupt_oliver No it isnt a US problem. The UK is going through this as well,just on a smaller scale. So is France.
@@xScooterAZx and Ireland , it is a global manufactured deliberate construct..
@@abrupt_oliver Canada has the same problem and for similar reasons.
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.
@@xScooterAZxAnd Canada!
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.
Thank you for showing another side of America the mainstream media is not showing to the world .
Mainstream does not like to show anything that does not sugar coat or serve a purpose for their own agenda. I do not believe hardly anything except maybe my local weather lol
They're not "dregs" they're human beings.
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They’re human dregs.
Love it. Would like to see you guys do Kensington.
Possibly the richest and most highly educated country on this planet. And it allows this.
@ceedub619cameraman3it's not just a black and white issue where one person or entity is to blame. Open borders aren't helping with the influx of drugs, nor is the culture helping with the excess materialism. There's a mental health crisis that needs more individual access. Addiction and mental illness are also spiritual illnesses, although many people will disagree. I was a heroin addict for a decade and saw all this first hand.
@ceedub619cameraman3 It’s more complex than that, genius.
@ceedub619cameraman3 ever read about Iran contra and the Crack epidemic? How about mk ultra? Or the closing of mental health institutions? Seems like our government has a big hand in orchestrating the homeless and drug problem, yet people like you prefer to blame the homeless. Guess it is easier to look down on others.
Freedom means the freedom to make catastrophic mistakes. No such problem in China.
@@sampetrie340 no such problem in America 1000 years ago. I don't think we need to resort to communism to fix the issue.
Your documentaries are the 💣❤
Thank you!
Very well put together Video with the Video Editing, and Song Sound Tracks, etc. Thanks! 💯
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.
Willard l am bowing to you . ABSOLUTELY 💯! It's always society,a difficult up bring a cruel capitalist society. But NEVER their fault!!
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 😢
I think the problem is too many laws and social service programs that need to be funded.
Mais ce n'est pas une raison pour se droguer
The sound track is 🤟🏼💯👌🏼 And the documentary is amazing!
Anyone watching this that wants to interview someone that made it out of the Zone and Phoenix alive....reply with contact details. Im here to help in any way possible.
5yrs sober after 2 runs in prison and the Phoenix Rescue Mission ❤❤❤
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.
and sunblock
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.
@@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.
The majority of these people have been homeless for years if not their entire lives. They didn't lose a house or apartment because their rent was raised.
Fantastic ....my friend ...loved your music in video,!!!!
Corrupt politicians holding on to (or pocketing) taxpayer money makes me sick.
using it for projects that benefit the city coffers ( taxable ) business or the middle class or rich. Not the poor.
you new here?
The beginning of MAD MAX and The Thunderdome.
I love vacations here, this is my sunshine state to visit every few months, I love this place but these people need to want to help themselves first. Sending ❤ to them!
Poor Mark that broke my heart hearing his pain... It can all go south so fast.
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
Ind33d😂🎉
Good. Find a low cost spay and neuter place and get them fixed if you haven't already.
Nobody cares that you’re 60 and alone so you hoard cats.
I am speechless. I watched it again straight away
I live in Phoenix. I was homeless for 2 years when my landlord doubled my rent during the Covid BS. The City of Phoenix is the most useless municipality I've ever been to. The city employee's that are supposed to be working on the homeless have contempt for everyone that is homeless. I never expected much from Phoenix. It's blue. That's all I can say. It's blue...
Exactly. Vote blue and this seems to be the result. 😭 We had a very slim margin though in the last election I believe so maybe there’s hope and everyone will vote.
It's dangerous and antisocial to refer to humans as dregs.
So fucked up. I agree with you 💯💯
Cockroaches sounds better
Cry about it tonight before you go to bed sweetie
How about "Outdoorsmen?"
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.
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Too late. He's passed on. You didn't see that at the end?
I lived in Tempe/Phoenix from 2004 to 2013; it was alright then. It was a beautiful place. I hate to hear of all of this homelessness down that way. Its still a beautiful place despite these issues.
I worked downtown Phoenix starting 1978, there were homeless people living on the streets back then, if you tried to help them, they would stalk you, screaming profanities, exposing themselves, it was terrifying having to walk to your parking garage after working overtime. I worked downtown for 15 years; it never got any better although the number of homeless were slightly less back then.
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.
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.
America is fucked beyond repairs
Yes you can thank the southern Baptist and catholics along with Republicans and encumbants too all to blame period!! All connect with Greed
The structure and foundation of the country was taken over by the rich & powerful 1%.
This is why we are f.u.b.a.r.
I feel terrible for the future generations of the other 99%.
You can’t make their street lives more comfortable by providing them with anything. Our generosity only exacerbates the problem.
It’s funny when a crackhead thinks they deserve free money
America is deteriorating, going down the drain….
Great music! Thanks for the credits - I'll search for all of it.
If you need a specific timestamp for a song let me know
What’s the song called that start playing at 18:28
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
Why are drugs even an issue if "nobody has any money"?
They steal!!
I see drivers handing out money to homeless people. Panhandling feeds their habit
Glad I was scrolling through yt awesome channel definitely subscribing
We appreciate you! Got some great vids coming up. Appreciate you subscribing
Great Production! New favorite TH-cam channel. ❤
I left Phoenix in 2013. There was homeless people, but they didn't live like this. There's always gonna be homelessness, but why do they have to live in filth. I've been homeless, it is possible to have cleanliness outside.
Your soundtracks are awesome, as is everything else about these docs.
Can you include track lists in the description? That would be dope!!
I'm Phoenician and this documentary sums up why I don't work with the homeless and I haven't even watched it in full yet. It was just recommended to me.
LOL so that's what they call people of Phoenix? lol. the original Phoenicians were an advanced but evil nation 3000 years ago.
if you wanted to help homeless , you'd be working with those who are not addicts to get them signed up for housing. . there are plenty of those that aren't addicts and want off the streets. Or ARE addicts and want treatment. .
This is only the beginning
Wow, this is a really well done film 🙌🏾 Phoenix is my home. Such a shame. We need to do better. This country is crumbling within itself.
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- 👏
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 TH-cam 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