Dregs of the City: Phoenix | Short Documentary

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  • 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 - CZcams
    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
    Learn more about Dr. Brenda Combs at brendacombs.com
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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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  • @SIXSEVENstories
    @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +35

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    • @lisarowe2840
      @lisarowe2840 Před 3 měsíci

      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
      @cliftonbowers6376 Před měsícem

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

    • @cobainzlady
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem

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

    • @Mac-sb5lj
      @Mac-sb5lj Před 4 dny +1

      What are you doing to help them?

    • @termonostruman
      @termonostruman Před 2 dny +1

      The p+roblemn of ameica are the africans

  • @mac5237
    @mac5237 Před 4 měsíci +241

    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
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +32

      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
      @bennetts-revenge_2 Před 3 měsíci +8

      Good for you!

    • @xScooterAZx
      @xScooterAZx Před 3 měsíci +2

      CASS

    • @lissaannjjo.6112
      @lissaannjjo.6112 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Way to go!

    • @Dwightpower88
      @Dwightpower88 Před 2 měsíci +5

      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.

  • @clintonbrooks3611
    @clintonbrooks3611 Před měsícem +70

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

    • @eclecticsoul2514
      @eclecticsoul2514 Před 11 dny

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

    • @Mac-sb5lj
      @Mac-sb5lj Před 4 dny

      You are an inspiration. God bless you always. 🙏

  • @blackdogslivesmatter1568
    @blackdogslivesmatter1568 Před 3 měsíci +338

    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
      @katbow5922 Před 3 měsíci +76

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

    • @wallybingbang4350
      @wallybingbang4350 Před 3 měsíci +66

      Do not invite these people into your life !!

    • @katbow5922
      @katbow5922 Před 3 měsíci +52

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

    • @wallybingbang4350
      @wallybingbang4350 Před 3 měsíci

      @@katbow5922
      💯 %

    • @forgottonbabyforgottendeca1483
      @forgottonbabyforgottendeca1483 Před 3 měsíci +18

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

  • @matthewcanfield6748
    @matthewcanfield6748 Před 2 měsíci +185

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

    • @peoplethesedaysberetarded
      @peoplethesedaysberetarded Před měsícem

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

    • @Chet_Brinkley
      @Chet_Brinkley Před měsícem +4

      I hear that LOUD and clear !!

    • @sharonnagle5782
      @sharonnagle5782 Před 29 dny +15

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

    • @dmreddragon6
      @dmreddragon6 Před 28 dny +6

      @@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
      @goeachitt Před 28 dny +4

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

  • @egbertsouse8487
    @egbertsouse8487 Před 4 měsíci +143

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

    • @SIXSEVENstories
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +9

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

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 Před 4 měsíci +3

      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.

    • @abrupt_oliver
      @abrupt_oliver Před 3 měsíci

      Massive shit hole

    • @lilianevanhauw6213
      @lilianevanhauw6213 Před 3 měsíci

      TRULY PHENOMENAL. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @xaldiis3181
      @xaldiis3181 Před měsícem

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

  • @SeaToSkyImages
    @SeaToSkyImages Před 3 měsíci +60

    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
      @Tyrfingr Před 2 měsíci +8

      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
      @prophettehporp1749 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

    • @ocd000
      @ocd000 Před měsícem +3

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

  • @roberttietjen5012
    @roberttietjen5012 Před měsícem +37

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

    • @marlyfreely74
      @marlyfreely74 Před 26 dny +2

      100% agree.

    • @laoxinat
      @laoxinat Před 24 dny +1

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

    • @bigfoot-id8bv
      @bigfoot-id8bv Před 18 dny

      Help is fine the 1st dozen times or so.

    • @bigfoot-id8bv
      @bigfoot-id8bv Před 18 dny

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

  • @negativecharisma7583
    @negativecharisma7583 Před měsícem +18

    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
      @gokhank795 Před 24 dny +4

      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.

  • @3i5g00d
    @3i5g00d Před 4 měsíci +66

    Rest in Peace to the two old fellows

    • @SIXSEVENstories
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +17

      RIP Chris and Mark. Fantastic souls.

    • @millenniumtowerskelton5143
      @millenniumtowerskelton5143 Před 3 měsíci +3

      What happened to those fine gentlemen?

    • @davidwang4364
      @davidwang4364 Před 26 dny +1

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

    • @davidwang4364
      @davidwang4364 Před 26 dny +1

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

  • @madamelebuff
    @madamelebuff Před 4 měsíci +58

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

    • @gonelucid
      @gonelucid Před měsícem +2

      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
      @etherashe5164 Před 28 dny +2

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

    • @Ghostmanriding
      @Ghostmanriding Před 26 dny +1

      I will take Mad Max over this any day.

  • @Erik-by1eg
    @Erik-by1eg Před 4 měsíci +60

    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
      @clintonbrooks3611 Před měsícem +7

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

    • @stacitowery4461
      @stacitowery4461 Před měsícem

      This is 97% due to drugs.

    • @cobainzlady
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem +4

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

    • @kittiia.8438
      @kittiia.8438 Před 26 dny

      Thank you..

    • @JoeBidenSucks42069
      @JoeBidenSucks42069 Před 25 dny

      the mental illness could be because of the drug use

  • @king_reynolds1879
    @king_reynolds1879 Před 4 měsíci +84

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

  • @1993yaeger
    @1993yaeger Před 4 měsíci +26

    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
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Nice to see you again yaeger! Appreciate you.

    • @galegrazutis964
      @galegrazutis964 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @carollawson8774
    @carollawson8774 Před 4 měsíci +25

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

  • @KarateSensei71
    @KarateSensei71 Před 2 měsíci +42

    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
      @peoplethesedaysberetarded Před měsícem

      Illegals, not immigrants.

    • @etherashe5164
      @etherashe5164 Před 28 dny

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

    • @harrykuheim6107
      @harrykuheim6107 Před 27 dny +3

      Obamaville

    • @rainforme1850
      @rainforme1850 Před 26 dny

      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
      @marlyfreely74 Před 26 dny +2

      let's go b r a n d o n

  • @user-bj4cu7uu5k
    @user-bj4cu7uu5k Před 4 měsíci +20

    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!

  • @xXJoeChevyXx
    @xXJoeChevyXx Před 4 měsíci +58

    these people dont want to give up the drugs

    • @maewest456
      @maewest456 Před 2 měsíci +10

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

    • @SKOJCV
      @SKOJCV Před měsícem +7

      Oh yea you can believe theycan afford tats and cigarettes

    • @cobainzlady
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem +1

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

    • @mikedavis2969
      @mikedavis2969 Před 29 dny

      Right !

    • @Arnoud-nf6iz
      @Arnoud-nf6iz Před 28 dny +1

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

  • @RCXO-vg7jo
    @RCXO-vg7jo Před 29 dny +15

    The old man in the truck broke my heart. The sorrow he feels is heart wrenching

    • @davidwang4364
      @davidwang4364 Před 26 dny +1

      @RCXO-vg7jo . . . . Some people win in the game of life . . . and some people lose.

    • @foilerea4170
      @foilerea4170 Před 26 dny +1

      Yet here is this video calling him a dreg of society

  • @BIGMGDELTA
    @BIGMGDELTA Před měsícem +13

    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
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem +1

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

  • @kellyalbright1984
    @kellyalbright1984 Před 4 měsíci +22

    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
      @peoplethesedaysberetarded Před měsícem

      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.

  • @tomsanger5548
    @tomsanger5548 Před 2 měsíci +36

    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
      @yvonnephillips3888 Před měsícem +8

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

    • @nickvalenzuela9166
      @nickvalenzuela9166 Před měsícem +4

      skill issue

    • @cobainzlady
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem

      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
      @thomascooney4504 Před 28 dny

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

  • @johnstoudt7476
    @johnstoudt7476 Před 4 měsíci +19

    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
      @abrupt_oliver Před 3 měsíci

      Homelessness is a US problem only. Sort yourselves out...

    • @xScooterAZx
      @xScooterAZx Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@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
      @theresanolan1157 Před měsícem

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

    • @cobainzlady
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem

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

    • @cobainzlady
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem

      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.

  • @jackneighbors4374
    @jackneighbors4374 Před dnem +1

    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.

  • @bucanonhaley
    @bucanonhaley Před 4 měsíci +20

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

  • @mijiyoon5575
    @mijiyoon5575 Před měsícem +5

    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

  • @dollybusted
    @dollybusted Před 4 měsíci +46

    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

  • @dakotaseven947
    @dakotaseven947 Před 4 měsíci +12

    The beginning of MAD MAX and The Thunderdome.

  • @frederickgervais3082
    @frederickgervais3082 Před 4 měsíci +28

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

  • @JazzJune7
    @JazzJune7 Před 4 měsíci +22

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

  • @okeytrip
    @okeytrip Před 4 měsíci +20

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

  • @neemarie
    @neemarie Před 4 měsíci +13

    Another masterpiece fellas. Beautifully done ❤

    • @SIXSEVENstories
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thank you for watching again! Glad to see you here

  • @nadialaudat5741
    @nadialaudat5741 Před 4 měsíci +9

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

  • @kevinl3211
    @kevinl3211 Před 4 měsíci +14

    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
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +4

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

  • @leeroyjenkins2528
    @leeroyjenkins2528 Před 4 měsíci +17

    Your documentaries are the 💣❤

  • @phonkay
    @phonkay Před 4 měsíci +6

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

  • @TjinChatterpal
    @TjinChatterpal Před 3 měsíci +11

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

  • @suzeelewis718
    @suzeelewis718 Před 3 měsíci +6

    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

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Před měsícem +3

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

  • @xScooterAZx
    @xScooterAZx Před 3 měsíci +7

    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
      @yourmomsbf878 Před měsícem

      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
      @xScooterAZx Před měsícem

      @@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
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem

      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
      @xScooterAZx Před měsícem +1

      @@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.

  • @kamanthanorlin28
    @kamanthanorlin28 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Whoever edits these videos is fabulous!!

  • @aowowoiae
    @aowowoiae Před 4 měsíci +7

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

  • @FORANWFS
    @FORANWFS Před 4 měsíci +7

    This is only the beginning

  • @JackWebb-lh2mh
    @JackWebb-lh2mh Před měsícem +2

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

  • @dedly_bloom
    @dedly_bloom Před 4 měsíci +10

    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
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @nathanthomas3085
    @nathanthomas3085 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Top notch production. Thank you for what you do.

  • @Jerry500
    @Jerry500 Před 2 měsíci +5

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

    • @Jerry500
      @Jerry500 Před 2 měsíci +1

      just in general amazing quality regardless of sub count

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 Před měsícem

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

  • @user-dr1ee5bo3v
    @user-dr1ee5bo3v Před 2 měsíci +3

    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?

  • @DerWahnwitzsinnige
    @DerWahnwitzsinnige Před 4 měsíci +5

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

  • @parastoogolestany
    @parastoogolestany Před měsícem +7

    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
      @davidwang4364 Před 26 dny

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

    • @marlyfreely74
      @marlyfreely74 Před 26 dny +1

      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.

  • @francisrankin504
    @francisrankin504 Před 4 měsíci +7

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

  • @Laughwithmeoratme
    @Laughwithmeoratme Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @divineintelligencevideos56
    @divineintelligencevideos56 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @ScruffyIsMyName
    @ScruffyIsMyName Před 4 měsíci +5

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

    • @SIXSEVENstories
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @texasrefugee7888
    @texasrefugee7888 Před 3 měsíci +6

    It's dangerous and antisocial to refer to humans as dregs.

    • @foilerea4170
      @foilerea4170 Před 26 dny

      So fucked up. I agree with you 💯💯

  • @islanddreams4805
    @islanddreams4805 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @DebyNieto-kq2ci
    @DebyNieto-kq2ci Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @spiralspeck
    @spiralspeck Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great Production! New favorite CZcams channel. ❤

  • @Suspence5557
    @Suspence5557 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Glad I was scrolling through yt awesome channel definitely subscribing

    • @SIXSEVENstories
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 3 měsíci +3

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

  • @sparrowwren8673
    @sparrowwren8673 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @MichaelEllison-jr4wg
    @MichaelEllison-jr4wg Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great job on this production!! Loved the soundtrack

  • @davidwitkopii291
    @davidwitkopii291 Před 2 měsíci +3

    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!

  • @johnzuggster375
    @johnzuggster375 Před měsícem +4

    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
      @davidwang4364 Před 26 dny

      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?

  • @JoeMotionVideos82
    @JoeMotionVideos82 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @Tokernoph
    @Tokernoph Před 2 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @aliasnumber16
    @aliasnumber16 Před 3 měsíci +7

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

    • @cobainzlady
      @cobainzlady Před měsícem

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

  • @tootallzz
    @tootallzz Před 3 měsíci +4

    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.

  • @Fatherkol
    @Fatherkol Před měsícem

    Thanks for the video!

  • @clintonbrooks3611
    @clintonbrooks3611 Před měsícem +3

    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 ❤❤❤

  • @markadler8968
    @markadler8968 Před 4 měsíci +19

    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
      @rhonin420 Před 4 měsíci +4

      and sunblock

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 Před 4 měsíci +4

      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
      @markadler8968 Před 4 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @viktorgyorgy544
    @viktorgyorgy544 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I am speechless. I watched it again straight away

  • @DeathWard187
    @DeathWard187 Před 3 měsíci +3

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

  • @abraxasjinx5207
    @abraxasjinx5207 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

  • @lkfh1
    @lkfh1 Před 4 měsíci +3

    My favorite kind of documentarys on whole Yt

  • @thra5herxb12s
    @thra5herxb12s Před 2 měsíci +12

    Possibly the richest and most highly educated country on this planet. And it allows this.

    • @ceedub619cameraman3
      @ceedub619cameraman3 Před 23 dny +5

      Yea it’s the country’s fault…not the individuals lol

    • @shadowfax9177
      @shadowfax9177 Před 19 dny

      ​@@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.

    • @_ohtheirony
      @_ohtheirony Před 12 dny +2

      @@ceedub619cameraman3 It’s more complex than that, genius.

    • @Cotillion308
      @Cotillion308 Před 11 dny

      ​@@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.

  • @AndrewGayner
    @AndrewGayner Před 27 dny

    Wow fantastic coverage and video!

  • @katyaamanitavirosa9116

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

  • @willard39
    @willard39 Před 4 měsíci +11

    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
      @galegrazutis964 Před 4 měsíci +4

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

  • @dazling5890
    @dazling5890 Před 4 měsíci +311

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

    • @ScruffyIsMyName
      @ScruffyIsMyName Před 4 měsíci +37

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

    • @noahingram8052
      @noahingram8052 Před 3 měsíci +10

      I just laugh why not I'm american

    • @bennetts-revenge_2
      @bennetts-revenge_2 Před 3 měsíci +31

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

    • @lynnhardigree2806
      @lynnhardigree2806 Před 3 měsíci +29

      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.

    • @wanyatelborn
      @wanyatelborn Před 3 měsíci +25

      @@noahingram8052hey DA ALL COUNTRIES HAVE THESE AREAS

  • @cmilk6177
    @cmilk6177 Před 23 dny

    I love the music choices. Great editing!

  • @innerexit
    @innerexit Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @sirsmokealot96
    @sirsmokealot96 Před 4 měsíci +9

    It’s funny when a crackhead thinks they deserve free money

  • @beckythornton6470
    @beckythornton6470 Před 2 měsíci +6

    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!

  • @HelloTuuuurdz
    @HelloTuuuurdz Před 24 dny +1

    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.

  • @MikeJohnson-rm9eo
    @MikeJohnson-rm9eo Před 3 měsíci +6

    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
      @Day-ZDuke Před 2 měsíci

      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 CZcams 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

  • @365daysofjewelry3
    @365daysofjewelry3 Před 3 měsíci

    Great music on top of a great video! ❤

  • @Tassiedevil287
    @Tassiedevil287 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @Missile.America
    @Missile.America Před 4 měsíci +4

    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
      @SIXSEVENstories  Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @htomc42
    @htomc42 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

  • @simpleartofhealing286
    @simpleartofhealing286 Před 29 dny

    Nice done. Heartfelt and real.

  • @katiemargaret3883
    @katiemargaret3883 Před 26 dny

    Really good documentary! Awesome

  • @jhar6119
    @jhar6119 Před měsícem +4

    SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!!

  • @ShalomShock
    @ShalomShock Před 4 měsíci +3

    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.

    • @AZHITW
      @AZHITW Před 2 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @tracyjohnson3496
    @tracyjohnson3496 Před 25 dny

    Well done!
    The soundtack is nice too👌🏽

  • @petelouis5516
    @petelouis5516 Před 2 měsíci +2

    A lot of these people are so intelligent and articulate, the fact that people like this have been discarded by society is terrifying. They're a great loss that somehow the powers that be can't see or understand. Our world is drowning in it's desire for status that only pointless expensive objects can bring - and losing humanity - people have become worthless without THINGS.

    • @PC-xv5uz
      @PC-xv5uz Před měsícem

      No they are mental and can not even accomplish the most basic of needs to survive without welfare and state assistance

  • @jewel7322
    @jewel7322 Před 4 měsíci +9

    The sound track is 🤟🏼💯👌🏼 And the documentary is amazing!

  • @markadler8968
    @markadler8968 Před 4 měsíci +14

    You guys take turd videography to a whole new level.

  • @justxbreathe
    @justxbreathe Před měsícem

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

  • @dansaghin1
    @dansaghin1 Před měsícem

    Good documentary, good production, well chosen music.

  • @Chet_Brinkley
    @Chet_Brinkley Před měsícem +5

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