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Andrew please for the love of god pay that man to make music and get off drugs. He's so full of pain and passion and power man. He's literally a voice for the world bro please heed my fuckin words brother. PLEASE. ❤️❤️❤️ This was incredible. We need more. Never stop doing what you were made for because you ARE one of the greats. PERIOD.
Stop copying Brandon Buckingham. Try something original instead of copying bigger creators.
Only patron worth supporting imo
Japanese and German not showing up ;(
Hell yeah, Fox 5 didn't want that smoke
360p only though?
@@KABOBkabobblame CZcams for that one
@@KABOBkabob perhaps still uploading. With a shit connection it sometimes does that.
@@KABOBkabob Happens all the time on new uploads. 360p because that is the version uploaded first and more resolutions release as they are officially on their server end for us to see.
@@KABOBkabob That's how they'll silence us. All propaganda against the elite will be heavily pixelated, or worse... televised solely in black and white.
Thank you for continuing to humanize people. We need more journalism like this instead of fear mongering
i still believe that if you are high on meth or crack you are the drug
Humanizing humans is important but it's also important to bring to the light the dark and evil things humans do. I hope Andrew continues his style of journalism but I also hope he focuses more on the negatives such as fentanyl coming through our southern border. Or the cartels which seemed to be left out in the border videos.
@@qwertpoo1are you serious?! Did you watch those? Like the ones where he's literally with a dude from the cartel for a day?
@@brinnyxtreme yeah and they didn't go into anything about fentanyl and how they make it in Mexico and import it from China and how they get it into the states and how they network it through cities after that and how it gets to the average person and how the dealers don't care they are killing people. I'm dead serious. Not to mention what they do to young girls.
shhh don't give away the rich people strategy of hoarding wealth then getting everyone to blame eachother instead of them, gotta use fear mongering to make sure people don't look at the issues at the top!
“I used to be the man back in the day” is one of those phrases that stick with you after you hear it
this is the evil country that supports wars and crimes with thousand millions dollars each month.
Especially with all the gender identity politics we have floating around now days.
@@MultiChrisjblmao bruh
It can mean anything; to them it was everything.
The interview with an outreach worker who's spent years trying in vain to help the same homeless people we spent the first half rooting for really made this documentary.
You cant help ppl who don't want to help themselves.
If they really wanted ID theyd get it
If they put the same energy into improving their lives as they did into getting dope, they wouldn't be in this situation
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn sounds like someone speaking from a comfy couch in a nice house. Most likely Mum n Dads. 👎👎
@@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn
Ain’t that the truth
@@ozzyshouseofpain8177
Nope, it’s the truth. It’s been 6 years since I stuck a needle in my arm, 3 years since I blasted bowls of crystal. I used to be homeless too, everything Donnell says is reality. We addicts are really good at holding on to resentments and coming up with excuses.
@ozzyshouseofpain8177 he isnt wrong. For people to be that dysfunctional there has to be underlying mental illness/addiction. Homeless people are provided numerous tools and opportunities for getting off the streets. It's themselves that keep them there.
"No longer want to use the motif of 'raising awareness' as a justification for inserting myself into the misery of others for the public spectacle." Other content creators need this mentality shift.
indeed.
1:03:30
@SlyyderTime What exactly is Andrew doing here?
The problem with this is assuming that every content creator wants to make a spectacle. "Raising awareness" will never be a bad thing, as there are always people who just don't know much about the plight of others in the world. To act this way means this video itself would be hypocritical in that it's clearly doing the same exact thing. The way people are trying to turn things like "raising awareness" into a negative is just bad, it's only going to hurt people and make people care LESS, not more. Considering how many people are seeming to celebrate this video, that inherently would be criticizing the entire audience, acting as if this is just the same entertainment as watching a movie or playing a video game, the implication here being those things have no true value in people's minds and hearts (which is also bullshit)
This sounds like something well-intentioned but ultimately misconceived. As someone who was homeless my first time while I was still a minor, treating these people, both those living in these tunnels and those watching, as if they don't actually care is NOT the way to go, you're just going to piss off those who DO give a shit and end up possibly causing harm in terms of people like this getting help from others
Who here has been homeless before? If so, do you think "raising awareness" should be treated as a bad thing? Definitely a "The road to hell.." effect that ideas like that will end up having. I genuinely don't understand why people want to feel holier-than-thou, there are SO many people who will "want to help" and then degrade other people around them who are doing the same thing, or can totally "support" a group in question and then insult the efforts of others who are also supporting them, like fucking what lmfao do you even realize how much you could ACTUALLY do if you, uh maybe, worked *together*
Some people truly care more about the appearance of helping people than really doing it, so to start randomly lashing out at others doing the same makes you seem like you're in the former camp, not the latter
The problem is he says this but he still does it. Informative as the documentaries are, part of the intrigue is the unfortunate spectacle of tragedy that cannot be avoided to cover the relevant subject matter. It's honestly a pointless virtue signal from Andrew and you can both love Andrews work and think Andrew isn't above the fray in this manner.
Before you call me wrong, just think about it. He does a lot of documentaries or content pieces about people who are deeply suffering and some of the more fcked up places/situation in America. I don't fault him for wanting to cover this stuff though, again it's just a pointless virtue signal for to say that
Drew’s guitar and song writing skills are actually insanely good. Just like a throwback to the 70s or something.
Reminds me a lot of Neil Young
I expected him to be better considering all the free time he’s got
@@philthh
Thought the same about you...
Dude sounds like Neil Young
im glad i dont need to comment. i might sample this song
Shoutout to the last guy he interviewed. You can tell physically he’s been through it, yet he’s climbed out of it and went back to pull his friends out of it. You’re a real hero man, I have nothing but respect for anyone trying to get clean and start over.
Agreed and also, could he maybe also just help with ids without requiring absolute sobriety?
@ashleybee6483 it's not that simple tho. As an addict that's been clean for some years now, until you fix that part of your life an ID isn't going to do much. I get where he's coming from, he's trying to help the people that CAN be helped at this moment
@@ashleybee6483 The point is he's trying to help them - which isn't via getting them ID's. The tunnel dwellers are using that as a deflection to the actual blocker - which is them going sober and getting integrated into the system. If he was just getting their ID's then it wouldn't actually help them.
"and if tomorrow fades away, we still have today."
Wow. What a fucking line. I hope this man is able to record something someday.
so lets do all the coke and meth we can do , it might be the last day, right?
its actually a song by Jefferson airplane called "today"
You have the timestamp? Thanks :)
@@betodearmas111
I just checked the lyrics of the “today” song on my LP here, and those lyrics are nothing like what the guy in the tunnel was singing. 🤷♀️
Years ago I felt like All Gas No Brakes was a goldmine of comedy. Now, Channel 5 has become a goldmine for the soul
Im glad he is evolving. I hope we see a new Star in the future. And hope he won't be corrupted.
As Andrew grows as a person so does his channel. And it's beautiful thing to witness.
Truly
100% agree
The growth is real. I truly love it.
"There's almost no place on Earth as miserable and spiritually draining as the DMV" - Andrew, after sleeping in the tunnels.
It says something.
😭
😂
Kind of a hack premise considering you can do most of it online now idk
@@Roberto-de8xv I don't know the case for nevada but in florida you're required to do one renewal in person along with meeting other criteria before even having the option to do it online
Yes, most. And the issues in the video you have to do in person, among other things you're required to do in person as well. Are you insane or trolling ?@@Roberto-de8xv
Genuinely understand why Crip Mack has such a good heart, his momma seems awesome
for real she seems like an actual angel.
this is the evil country that supports wars and crimes with thousand millions dollars each month.
55 is a good number!
Hey Andrew, I am/was one of those who look at homeless people with a dehumanizing eyes. Your video really helps me see these individuals differently.
I've just enrolled in a part time volunteering in my local homeless shelter here in Montreal.
What you are doing has an impact and you can be proud. Have a good day.
this is the evil country that supports wars and crimes with thousand millions dollars each month.
Some of them like being homeless. There's actually plenty of help but they have to want it.
@@BettyWhite2171 True, that's why I think it's important to be there for those who actively try to get out of it.
@@BettyWhite2171 key word being "Some". if you can help ONE, that's already worth it. Giving up on people is very dangerous.
@@BettyWhite2171 You haven’t watched this video til the end if you still uphold this view.
"I no longer want to use the motif of 'raising awareness' as a justification for inserting myself into the misery of others for the public spectable" - ladies and gentlemen, Mr Andrew Callaghan!
'fanfare for the common man' plays.
-Aaron Copland
Great self awareness and honest analysis of self
reminds me of the women he harassed
@@BulkernatorKerbwomp womp 🥺
@@BulkernatorKerbeveryone makes mistakes, I’m sure there are things you regret.. do you want to live in a world void of mercy? Should we infinitely punish ourselves and never grow or improve?
The genuine free press speaks volumes about the quality of mass media.
NPR and NYT produces a lot of good stuff still
@@SeeThroughTVYeah, if you're a neoliberal or a boomer they make great stuff
@@bajorekjon I suspect u don't listen/read either if thats what u think lol
@@SeeThroughTVI stopped listening to and reading that trash years ago. NPR stands for neoliberal propoganda radio
Does it?
Andrew, thank you for this film. Jay's family is out here and worried about him. Thank God he is still alive!!! He has a daughter and two brothers and several aunts and cousins back here in NH. We all care very much about him!! so happy to know he is still alive, sad where he has ended up where he has, he truly had a great life and a wonderful family that truly cares about him.
Greetings from Meredith dope this video helped bring yall some info
If y'all were worried why aren't u helping him?? That's why it shows clearly that a stranger will help u before ur family! I go through it too so I KNOW! My mom would ignore me wen I'm dying from hunger but a stranger will buy me food and I've asked restaurants for food & they gave it to me! So watch ur words if u don't live up to them!! U didn't even know if he was alive but u just sat there! ( Spit in ur face)!
Keep your nasty comments to yourself! His family has been looking for him, you are making nasty judgements on something you know nothing about!
@@JeanGallup-nb7xdi pray you all get reunited
I'm rooting for Glenn, I really hope he'll get serious about getting his life back on track. He seems like such a nice guy.
He won't. He has an ID now and can steal/scrap more wire to fuel his meth addiction. Sad, but that ID isn't going to help him in the grand scheme of things.
we're back baby!!!
I can finally finish it
just waiting for better than 360p. hurry up youtube lol
Haha Andrew really stuck it to the man. Fuck Fox
@@lil_tox69 Me too bro lol
@@Swqnky no clue what that means but video looks good clear for me
Andrew made a 1.5 hour documentary to find one social worker who could explain the entire problem and more in 10 minutes. That guys interview was incredibly insightful.
Also why we need more social workers instead of police. The far-right wants to joke about social workers replacing police and being useless against violent crime. Yet violent crime is rare in the day-to-day of reality in this country. A lot of cops only see a handful of violent crimes in their career, and most of them spend 30+ years without ever having to fire their weapon. Sounds like to me that we need to remove police and start bringing in social workers. We could solve A TON of social issues this way, even do more to prevent violence.
He explained the draw of being outside of society In a way I think a lot of us can relate to. That idea of dropping everything and never having to pay rent/mortgage or get somewhere on time.
The thing is that such a life gets old fast.
Yeah, I felt pretty bad for the tunnel folks until that interview. Turned out they all just come up with excuses for why they're still homeless, because help is constantly offered to them at no cost. When that guy said getting an ID for them is one of the easiest parts of the process, it pretty much nullified most of the rest of the documentary.
@@wck But it didn't. He still recognizes that there is a really hard mental block not being addressed at the center of it all. Just because the list of steps to recovery aren't hard does not mean that it isn;'t still hard
@@plainlaketurn on, tune in, drop out
boxers voice is so comforting. man is definitely blessed by god, to bring safety and order to those around him in this dark world. bless u bro
Boxer is the man. Good luck to them all. A display of the incredible ingenuity of mankind.
Great he's keeping out the hard drugs from the tunnels, only letting in the more wholesome drugs like meth.
That's crazy to be a musician living under the city, tucked away from every opportunity, and then one day someone comes by and suddenly 1.7 million people hear your music. Just amazing
I dont know what does that do for anything, but hell yeah, good vibes for that man. Hope he feels fulfilled and accomplished. It was a cool song.
His music is insanely good, would love to hear a full version of his songs.
dude sounds just like neil young, we shall calll him drew old
Does anyone know where you can find his music? Would love it on my Spotify
@@zangratme too but Nobody knows him he is just an street artist i think
When Mama Bear said, "55 is a good number" teared me up a little bit on hood
She keeps it 55th street fr
you can cry man. it dont make you a custer
C macs should have the right .
Scientifically proven
Fr. she’s a saint 😭
Robert seems like a great asset to the community out there. You can tell he's walked the walk and can now talk the talk. I love people like that in recovery. The people to give the newcomer a glimpse of hope and that recovery is possible. It's been a long time since I've been to a meeting. Got clean at 21, now 32 and life and other BS gets in the way. But I've been feeling stagnant and I know getting back into the brotherhood would probably help. I know 12 step isn't for everyone but it for sure saved my life
❤ Please go, They are there for you.
Can we talk about Drew just absolutely SHREDDING that guitar. God given talent!
Andrew staying the night in the tunnels is something no other reporters would ever do, he’s a real one fs
Between crossing the border illegally with two runners and this he’s turning out to be one of the greatest journalists we’ve seen.
Ya I love this channel but I wonder if he stayed the night the way Bear Grylls used to stay the night in the wilderness.
jellypunk1495Bear Grylls would film himself going to bed in the wilderness, then get extracted with the rest of the camera crew to go sleep in a hotel and come back the next day. That's what they mean.
he used to drift. if i remember correctly. i feel like i remember a video of Andrew talking about it.
@@HomiesBrowniesdo you think the people down there would have allowed him to not stay? They aren’t the type of crowd to ‘play a joke’ for the camera. It would be disrespectful, and borderline offensive if he proceeded in this fashion. I imagine he got an early, sleepless night or he had a beer and a couple cigarettes with his new pals. It’s not that scary in the dark my friend.
Looks like the local news channel was all bark and no bite
We won't let the city of Las Vegas win against free speech baby! 💪
As soon as Andrew said the L Word (Litigation) they backed down lol
Yeah they really tried to bite him intentionally like maliciously
All brakes no gas.
It's FOX, what do you expect lmao
The gentlemen being interviewed at the end, what an enlightened and generous soul. Honestly a beacon of light in this world.
this is the journalism that inspires me. thank you andrew for keeping journalism alive.
"I live in the tunnels"
"Ah what a vibe 💅"
💀💀💀💀💀💀
That part had me dead
So fucking funny you’d think that shit was scripted lolll outa control
🪦
She got put on blast real quick and responded the only way she knew how
Votes by who? A bunch of fucking yahoos with IDs? Lmfao
My man on the acoustic is RIPPING, I’m surprised he’s able to keep it in tune down there let alone compose songs. That was special dude
It's Vegas man, it's dry as fuck even in the tunnels.
wow i felt it too. what talent
Someone needs to pull him out and get him a mic and studio time
@@sweetness75951for real!’
Seriously! Loved that dude
That guy from “shine a light” is so true when he talked about what the reasons are and problems are down to every single detail, through and through, meticulously. I agree with 100%. He’s very real and incredible. 🙌🏼👏🏼
I love boxer, he’s the man. Thank you Andrew for humanizing these beautiful people. “Friendship & a hug.”
The dude from Shine a Light is a real as it fucking gets. Thank you for humanizing those who need help and giving a platform for those who deserve it,
@@louyose He looks like that from years of addiction lmao that doesnt go away. He was clearly not on meth.
@@louyose cmon man that's not necessary. Look at what he's doing there's no need to put him down. He obviously abused drugs in the past and is using that experience to help people, you dehumanizing him is literally missing the entire point of the video.
@@louyoseyou can tell the years of hard drug use before he got sober changed his outward appearance slightly but look what kind of person he is on the inside…Giving his time and sharing his experiences to help complete strangers that have nothing to offer him. That takes a tremendous amount of unselfishness to do… Beauty is only skin deep. I give that man all the credit in the world, he’ll be one that won’t be getting turned around at the pearly gates…. I’ve met men and women just like him through my experience and if it wasn’t for those people I probably wouldn’t be here writing this today Never judge someone by todays appearance because with love and a lil bit of compassion they can look totally different tomorrow.
@louyose can't imagine someone typing that. We are watching you now lou.
😂😂😂 as a las vegas local who works on the strip and knows people that live in the tunnels I can tell you a majority of them don't want help 😂 the casinos throw out so much valuable things, they're literally underneath the strips , which means there minutes away from panhandling from people like you , then they go around the corner and get their fix. They have everything they need except a car a safety but most of them don't care about those things. Ya some of them need mental help but that is different topic
The story about shine a light actually made me cry. That man truly beyond belief cares for and understands human beings.
I absolutely agree with you. I immediately donated when it was mentioned. This was one of the best CZcams videos I’ve ever watched.
no man is good, all is well. drop the emotional thinking and stop identifying with your "tears"
@@2Boios lmao buddy can you chill out for just one moment and let some random person on the internet be happy for just a moment without being a dick through your "emotional thinking"
@@2Boios fascinating
Every Andrew Callaghan production is about himself and how great he is, or, thinks he is.
The dude's song in the beginning was amazing, like really kick ass from a songwriting perspective from the words, structure and harmonic movement. It would be awesome to get him copywrite on it and then do a cover so he would get $$ for royalties. Also, yet another total banger from your channel! Humanizing, honest and in depth. This is the kind of stuff the U.S. media needs. Def watered up a few times, these folks are someone's father/mother/brother/sister/cousin/loved one, you might not be able to "lead a horse to water" but you can show them love and humanity.
Also that aid worker guy looks like Michael Stipe and Flea combined, I like how real he was.
Help that goes beyond bologna sandwiches and prayers. I feel that!! It's everywhere. I was forced homeless here in Montana and though you don't want to bite the hand that feeds you, so many in the field of human services and helping, also behind the scenes helping to turn you out keep you in vulnerable needy state
"Friendship and a handshake".
The single most devastating thing said in this whole documentary. They just want to be accepted.
Thank you, Andrew. You're doing amazing work.
So why don’t they get a job?
need a license for a legit job usually.
@@fienyx7333 and what’s stopping that?
@@lamp7746 Do you really think it's that easy for homeless drug addicts to get employment and also afford to live in a city that is notoriously expensive to live in. They need help first to get them on a stable life path so that they can reintegrate into society, which many of these people genuinely want to do
@@lamp7746you need identification to get a legit job. Most of them dont have one.
My boyfriend and I met Drew on Thanksgiving of 2020 during a roadtrip through Vegas. He was playing Pink Floyd and the Beatles on a bridge on the strip. His playing struck us both, so we paused and spent over an hour listening to him play, dancing, and talking with him. He introduced himself as "Orange, like the color not the fruit". We shared some weed, bought him water, and in return he gave us his guitar pick. We still talk about "Mr. Orange" all the time because his talent, selflessness, and free spirit stuck with us over the years. When this video popped up in my feed I almost couldn't believe it was him. Thank you for sharing his music and this story on your platform!
That’s rad.
So you bought him water..water..how very very kind. I am poor myself but I easily give 20£ to homeless on the streets,especially when they try to earn it by singing or whatever . I often say to my husband how is this possible that my reach bosses for last 15 years were giving me 20£ gift for Christmas and in the same time I managed with my tiny salary give away much more to people I don't even know. I am just saying this to make those who read realise you can afford to help others more than you think and your help is really not so huge as you picture it in your mind. Like I would never give someone only water ,at least I would ask if they need a sandwich. And weed never ever in my life,never had one and never will ,and making it as a friendly gesture is just not right. But maby you just did not mentioned that you rewarded his talent appropriately,maby I am just sensitive.
@@niedobrulec womp womp
I saw another comment about drew but some people were being negative, but I felt the same way that song really touched me. He really felt those words he was singing can't help but make you sit back and realize maybe we dont have it so hard sometimes.
@@niedobrulec What a shit thing to say to a person who shared a story from their life they treasure.
this is one of the best video i've seen about such a topic, the humanization of the people living in those tunnels and that interview later on with the man running the rehabilitation program, truly a masterpiece, its made me realise how ignorant i still am on a lot of things even tho i take the time already to humanize the homeless people and drug addicts i see in my town
they're always cast aside by society because they are useless to the big cog wheel that we're all a part of, but like the man near the end said they are all people, they all have a family for the most part and every family has struggled with either addiction or mental illness one way or another, sometimes people just struggle and have no support and they crumble
Watching you guys grow as journalists and documentarians, and as amazing human beings, has been an honour. Thank you for your work.
For everyone else, helping your community is the best way you can help to make the world a better place. Volunteer a few hours if you can, a few dollars if you can, and be kind to everyone you meet.
The last man you interviewed leading that recovery program is probably one of the most levelheaded, reasonable, understanding people on this planet. This was amazing work and an eye opening documentation about not only the tunnels and addiction, but the way the human mind reacts to anxiety provoking situations and how it reacts to change. Amazing work.
Couldn't agree more. You could hear the heartbreak in his voice when Andrew was asking him about the "lifers" he had interviewed earlier.
Absolutely. The look in Robert's eyes tell a story without him even opening his mouth.
him talking about how it took literal traumatic brain damage (and possibly divine intervention) for him to get clean was harrowing
There's always something that feels off about these kinds of people though. Like the reason why a lot of homeless people prefer to stay homeless is because the capitalist dystopia they live in has nothing to offer them. Just look at these guys, they're old and if they ever do "recover," they'll end up on the lowest rungs of society, working a miserable job until they die because they don't have a retirement plan. It's hard to say they're saving anyone because they're just reintroducing them to the society that left them for dead on the street and never treated them well in the first place.
These "care workers" should just leave these people be. If they really wanted to help them, they'd try overthrowing the capitalist oligarchy that forces them to live in sewers because they don't want to be a slave to some capitalist psychopath for the rest of their lives.
@@andrewgodly5739while I really do agree with you, I still think there are some that are young enough that can use the help. Sadly, the system just grinds on.
As a social worker myself, that realization that Andrew comes to about Glenn not magically changing right away after getting the ID, that's something you get so used to in this work. And if you don't get used to it, you burn out. We can't save everyone from them self. I tell new staff, you are a passenger in the car with your client, they are behind the wheel, you can give them directions and use your gps, but they are in that driver seat. And like the shine a light director said, I can give an ID to everyone on the street, but will that solve the problem for them? no. Love this doc and the insights into this world. thank you
Damn my mom is a social worker and has told me the same things multiple times. Just like JC said to save yourself you really have to believe you can be saved!
I know someone who became a social worker...
She said she's considering quitting because it feels like she can't help anyone in the ways they need help, to actually help them. 😢
Yeah definitely a social worker. If you actually are could I get your office details? I'd love to see just how good of a "social worker" you are. I'd love to show you what a real social worker is like.
@@tortellinifettuccineCalm down there chief. I'm sure you're the biggest baddest social worker in town.
You are a badass and a hero. I'm in recovery myself, and plan to go to school for social work myself. I want to try to help as many people as they are willing. You guys are the true heroes in this country.
This is a slam damn dunk, Channel 5. So much to pay attention to, so much for me to learn through what your team shows. Thank you for doing this.
When I was 13 I left my daddy's house, he was fixing to come out of jail and I wasn't going to stay there, so I lived on the streets I'm very StreetWise but I sit here today and I tell you I cried my eyes out, you are doing an amazing job young man keep up the good work your cup will run over with the Lord do good and good will come back, I only wish I could get my truck and drive up there and help people I'm in Florida I came through there when I came back from Seattle one time just let them know I love them all and hello from Florida😊😊😊
The high of helping Glenn to the low of the interview with Shine A Light, and seeing the services available that people in the tunnels have been ignoring for a decade or more is incredible
Makes you just realise that they're in no different state than a depressed person who finds it hard to leave their bed, or their house. Mix that with addiction and you truly feel like you're being held down by the weight of the sun.
@@serpentsound such a poignant sentence, "being held down by the weight of the sun" in regards to a community of people who take refuge in tunnels, away from sun. Almost as if they can't bear to even see it.
I think about the revenue of those casinos, the amount of people playing, the taxes generated... I don't understand how there's not enough money to help people who have truly hit rock bottom...
There is enough money but it’s “unamerican” they must get up on there
It is hard to break free from the reality that you have created. Try it. Try making a new habit. It could be fun, but it could be bad depending on your choices ( and if you’re actually in the right mindset for the choice). Despondency will change the way your brain works, trauma changes you, bad luck changes you, fear of the unknown changes you, pile all that on and often it is followed by shutting down, completely broken down. Not knowing how to turn back on the light.
People want to be ok, nobody wants to look at their problems, the mirror is unforgiving. And often it’s an ugly sight. And we will put ourselves with those who have similar problems and issues to dull the intensity of our true issues. “If everyone else has this problem it’s just a normal thing” is probably the mindset
the shine a light guy was just incredible
Having his juxtaposition to every excuse the people in the tunnel use really provided a valuable perspective.
fr amazing
Shows that underneath the addiction is a real person huh
surprised many more aren't commenting on him. fantastic human being. actually out there doing God's work, void of judgement and full of humility. That whole organization sounds incredible
He was magic
Spoke with truth and conviction.
He knows all the games all the excuses fantastic human .🙏
Brother you are more than Awesome, Thanks for your kindness, your huge heart and time..
I’ve done homeless outreach and have a video shared .. they truly first say they just want to be seen to say hello or smile ❤your journalism as that’s how I view your approach very unbiased goes even further and you not only help with getting an ID which is next to impossible if you don’t have help but you share how to do this which is so helpful and necessary
Thank you 🙏 truly
Man that strength Boxer has, 28 hours literally holding together his family by his bare hands.. mental and physical
when i was hearing tthat was like "holy cow what a man"
Dude, I felt like the man should’ve been awarded by the city for something like that. Goodness. Straight up feat of human greatness!
When I heard that it hit me like a tonne of bricks. In awe of that mental and physical fortitude. I genuinely can't imagine what even an hour of that would do to the soul. Immense.
And he didn't even mention it to Andrew.
Crazy that even that didn’t make him want to do whatever’s necessary to get out of those tunnels. Like bro they nearly killed you & your lady
boxer chill as hell + he revolutionizing the spot w electricity and tv’s. what a back story on the man too. good soul.
Facts bro boxer is that guy frl , remind me of Danny Treyho (maybe spelled wrong)
@@MillionaireModule Mexicans always the innovators. best recognize son
this is the evil country that supports wars and crimes with thousand millions dollars each month.
He sounds like Tommy Chong
How was he a professional boxer and MMA fighter if he was homeless since 12 though? Story wasn't adding up.
Best documentary I've seen on the tunnels. I like your big heart and the way you portray the people with great compassion ❤️ 💕
Excellent content and compassion. The interview with Robert Banhart was epic, what a man. Thank You.
God damn the shine a light guy is a fucking legendary role model. So smart and powerful interview
Shine a light guy was the best part of the video hands down. I want to give
Yeah. Intelligent and very frank about it which is the way to do it.
No sugar coating.
Absolute legend and a role model. Bless him and his work.
yea thought the same as i was watching
AGREED I work at the DMV in my state (not AZ) and he was RINGING that bell about how the people love to blame that ID or the DMV or that process in general, but he's so right, it's really easy to get your ID when you have your shit together, but if you don't, the system doesn't work for you. Sucks, but he's 100% correct and his program is INCREDIBLE. It's the right move for the people who really want out. He's a hero and I'd go to work for him over my state job right this minute honestly. Hate being a part of the system.
And he never would have left that tunnel alive had he not been hospitalized... I hope seeing a recovered addict reminds people that this problem isn't based on a lack of motivation or solved through rejection of people's humanity.
Robert from Shine a Light seems like a walking guardian angel. You can see the pain, frustration and passion in his eyes when talking about his own struggles and when listening to Andrew's retelling of his own experiences. The world needs more Roberts.
Would love to see a documentary about him and how he went from tunnel dweller to where he is now
“Be the light you want to see in the world.”
He's clearly a good man. Also clearly Casey Neistat's twin brother.
That final interview is one of the best I've ever seen.
I love what you did for the people of the RIO tunnels and love the fact that you helped out glen catastrophically! I'm from BC Canada and I've been in Vegas a few times and I want to say keep those smiles coming.
Andrew i just got sober on march 29th of 2024. Seeing you stay the night in the tunnels made me do a double take. It shocked me, not because i thought you were crazy. But because you actually did it for the sake of exposing our problems. By us, i mean the homeless. This is the best and most accurate account of what being homeless is actually like. Thank you andrew. You are literally my hero right now!
March 29th is my birthday and I am working on sobriety as well. Best of luck to you we got this brotha
Stay strong man, you got this.
Nice dude, congrats and thanks for sharing. You got this.
I got off the streets in August. Lived a similar life in Chattanooga tn. For shipped out here to Vegas for rehab and have been clean since. Hope to see you around someday my friend. As the months pass it gets easier. Just keep going, it's worth it. God bless dude
Stay strong dude. Happy for you.
Indie journalism 1, censorship 0 🙌
EDIT: Wow, thank you for so many likes!!
real journalism 👏
I dont think it was censorship though? It was just a news channel being greedy and petty lol.
"indie" fuckin lol
@@Rob-jj2xm Yes, through the means of censorship. Censorship is usually used as a fear tactic for money.
Well, about that...
Amazing Andrew. True journalism and thank you for humanizing these human beings👏👏
Love this. Not just documenting but showing a way to better the situation of those reported on, not using them for pain porn or mocking them. Mucho love, Channel 5 ❤️
Robert is one of the most well spoken, intelligent, and determined social workers I’ve ever seen. Hearing him speak was really enlightening. I wish him and shine a light the best
right?
Thinking about volunteering when we travel. God damn that dude is a saint.
@pineapplegamer6986 , I became emotional listening to Robert, especially when he spoke of the dehumanizing of the people living in the tunnels 💔
Very straight up guy. He was the best part of this documentary.
Such a good dude
Only the grittiness of 360p can do the Vegas tunnels justice.
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It felt weird at first but really has a fuzzy kind of vibe that makes the video seem much less curated / intentionally made, and feels more like a personal touch, like he's not interviewing homeless, he's interviewing people
360p is bringing me back tbh
The fact it's in 360p and I didn't even notice shows how good the content of this video is
My phone and Internet doesn't allow me to go any higher than 360 so I'm used ro jt
I love how honest this homeless guy is. He doesn't lie about being addicted to drugs or anything he is asked for that matter❤
Norway here! Getting IDs is hard here as well, but possible. You can get ID if you have a passport, and passport if you have ID. If you dont have a passport you need a birth certificate or any paper establishing your identity like bills or something from prior workplaces. Since 2013 you can also register for electronic ID which make you able to identify yourself to the government through the web and order ID there. We also dont have crazy waiting times for getting IDs. Since the police are the ones issuing IDs, they're also more helpful to solve the situation.
Thanks Callaghan for being the #1 trusted news source in America.
I feel like his method is more of documentation than news tbh
@@anibababa Except news has become all editorial opinion, so we need people who will just show us what’s happening. It’s just short form documentary that is focused on current issues.
@@JGComments yeah I meant to say journalism sorry 👍
even tho he stole the vid idea from brandon buckingham lmao
@@landonsss8114he was pretty clear this was an over saturated topic within the first 5 minutes. Then he said what he was trying to do to make a difference. So how did he steal this idea?
This is actual journalism. I'd forgotten what it looked like and cynically expected to never see it again.
There's plenty of coverage of the vegas tunnels, and their residents on youtube, lil zoomer.
Good journalism is still out there. You need to sift through a lot of garbage to find it, but it's out there if you're looking.
@@AnkitBhatiaatnot boots on the ground type stuff. This is authentic
@@AnkitBhatiaatTake it easy, oldhead.
@@AnkitBhatiaatIt’s not about the topic, it’s about the way the information is conveyed, lil boomer
Thanks for all you've done and continue to do. Hope Genn stays clean. Surrender is tough. Contempt prior to investigation will keep him out.
Robert has the right answers for those who want to clean up their lives. His story is incredible.
These people are so kind. Thank you for this!
In 2015, I lived in a residential suburb of Vegas (Henderson NV). I befriended some Starbucks employees there, and one day during summer, my friend Stephen and I decided to bike the storm drains after he got done with work. They're kind of legendary to residents, and we all know how extensive they really are.
Anyway, we decide to enter a storm drain at about 9pm, on bicycles, with some water and flashlights and snacks.
About 30 minutes into our ride, we encountered some teens shooting off roman candles. It looks super cool watching a firework travel into the depths of darkness... lighting it up briefly.
About an hour in, and we encounter a "desert madman", mindless walking the tunnel. NO flashlight. He was fried out of his mind, and I don't think he noticed us. He was actually pretty scary, and I started getting second thoughts about going further... but the tunnels REALLY do just keep you wanting to explore. So we did.
About 15 minutes later, we came across a very elaborate "home".. I'm talking TV, Rug, Carpet, Bed, cooking stuff, generator type stuff, shelving for food, all located next to a ladder near a pothole. probably for easy access. Imagine seeing a living room, but in a dark tunnel. Very surreal.
about 2 hours in, and we could hear darkwave synth music coming from some direction, so we kept trying to find the source.. and it ended up being an underground rave of like ... goths lol. there were probably 10 or 15 people there, all looking like they were in some kind of cult. They DEFINITELY noticed us biking up on them, and I think they were as scared of us as we were to them.
I think maybe 20 minutes or so after that, we encountered a "grocery store", with LOTS of random stuff for sale. Deodarant, water, snacks, shirts.. but no one was nearby. All Dollar store kind of items. There was a "pay here" box too.
At about 3 hours in, we ate our snacks, took a break, and decided to turn around. I think we exited the tunnels at about 3am, WAY later than we anticipated..
I can't even recall how many deeply fascinating things we saw in those tunnels that night.
Stephen sadly passed away a year later from a motorcycle accident, and I randomly think of that one surreal night we had years ago.. having a real life adventure together. Miss you Stephen!
Super dope story
Very cool story for sure, glad you got to experience something like that. Hopefully the people in there are doing well now.
Thanks for sharing this story, and rest in peace to your friend.
@@SGman3000 peace^ lmao. plz edit.
Truly a good read of a story. Thanks for sharing! Your friend lives on through your telling of this story.
Robert is incredible. It's striking to me how he understands he can't heal people until they want to be healed, and he's at peace with that. He's optimistic and realistic at the same time, and understands his limitations and how these people stay stuck. God bless him and everyone at Shine a Light
Instead sending money to a corrupt nationalist Ukrainian government we should help our own people.
@@musclecargarage2875 We gave Ukraine security assurances in 1994 in exchange for them surrendering their nukes. Stay uninformed though.
That part was very enlightening. Channel 5 never seems to stop amazing.
@@musclecargarage2875 You're right, we should be donating warehouse munitions, tanks, and f14s to the homeless instead of Ukraine.
@@musclecargarage2875 Did you even watch the video? They have all the help they could want, they don't want the help
This video was informative, the interviews were insightful. Glad it's back
So glad to see this video back up and running
Andrew with the guitar absolutely killed it.
Andrew without the guitar was pretty good too
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he looks like asmongold
@@BlazeIsBOSSyeah, just 25 years younger than asmon lmao
I wish I could buy or stream his music somewhere. It was really beautiful!
Can't believe channels like this coexist alongside clickbait sensationalists who milk downtrodden communities for views and money. This is one of the realest and humblest CZcams documentary channels out there imho. Just good old journalism. Thanks for sharing all these stories with us and for helping Glenn.
You mean Tyler Oliviera?
@@ItsOttismark laita
Tyler Oliveira moment
@TSUNAMI-MAMI
Yes you are absolutely correct, Mark Laita is the creator who exposed Tyler for doing this each week.
@@TSUNAMI-MAMIMark Laitta helps everyone he comes across.
I'm always amazed by your ability and willingness to highlight a topic from multiple different angles and show the opinions and faults of each side.
These people are so strong. I wish I could help them all. Thank you for humanizing them. Wished everyone treated them the way you do.
The guy running Shine the Light is amazing and so knowledgeable and helps you understand the homeless population.
He just sounds smart and super aware about the subject, like a real professional. Andrew of course tried to do his best, but you can really feel the change in vibe when someone like him talks, someone that's been doing it for a long time, the experience shows.
Also, him not mentioning he saved Boxers' life when asked if he knew him, that's how you know his heart is in the right place.
He's passionate and went through it all himself. Helping others gives an immense purpose. He is very articulate and straight forward
He's got my respect 🙏 for sure
@@attaboy7729 i think Andrews job is asking the questions we all have in mind, even if they're biased we all know and asked ourselves, thats why a guy like him is important. amazing dude and a actual hero
He's really an inspiring individual. Would love to learn about more people like him.
When you re-upload something, and it's in 360p, in 2024 on CZcams. And you get millions of views and tens of thousands of likes regardless, you know you're doing something right.
He didn’t reupload they that unlocked it. I think they had purged the higher quality videos . I had to search deep to find someone else pointing out 360p
@@shrimpinpat Ah, I see. Regardless, it still damages the reach of a video, usually. I'm not sure why exactly it's in 360p, maybe that's still locked for some reason, or whatever, but it's up and that's the most important thing.
Also, I think a lot of people are used to watching on their phones and just have quality on auto, so they're used to videos that are sometimes lower quality when Wi-Fi or Mobile Data is slower, or CZcams has to buffer. So I'm guessing there are some people who just haven't noticed it's the only option yet.
CZcams is taking their sweet time transcoding this
@@anomonyous The video was copyright struck by Fox for using a 10 second clip, causing it to be taken down for several days. Instead of reinstating language tracks and high quality files, they decided to kneecap it as best they could.
@@DanJanucik 0ooooh now I know. Thought they fucked up the upload. Glad they did that
This is by far my favorite video by you. What a masterpiece... I am so inspired by the evolution of your content, and your engagement with the world. You are so talented!! Beast!!
Wow great documentation.. and the help and respect u treated the tunnel people. Greets from Switzerland 🇨🇭
It's s awesome how Andrew absolutely brought awareness to the ridiculous rules for getting an ID. They can arrest you and identify you during jail processing, but can not identify you when applying for literally your own ID card.
The system is rigged to keep the common people down and the rich stay rich.
no, its just stupid and outdated and nobody cares to fix it. it works for the majority of people@@ezekielbarrera5384
A side affect of voter suppression by republicans, can’t vote without ID
Yes it's incredible how batshit crazy the whole system is, totally insane and specifically designed to oppress the impoverished. It's sickening how much this is a reality around the world and how many "authority figures" are complicit with so many absolute crimes against humanity being committed in front of and around them everyday.
That's part of it but remember the end of the video, it's also used as a crutch for many of these people in the tunnel to not make a change. The way the video is put together as well accentuates this. We're lead to believe that once any of these people and Glen can get their IDs that they'll be free of the tunnels. In reality that isn't the case, there are programs that will provide, housing, job assistance, mental health care, addiction treatment and most importantly according to your comment an ID. There are injustices in this world but the difficulty in obtaining an ID is not what's holding Glen and many of these people back. Rewatch the last segment of the documentary with the Shining light employee.
Andrew hit them with the response video and Supreme Court Documents and Fox 5 Vegas was like “My apologies”
No actually he just cut out the part that he got flagged for...
@@istyleonu Yeah, apparently they only wanted the video down because Channel 5 used a 10-second clip from the news channel. My first thought was "Why not just remove the clip?", I mean who cares what Fox 5 has to say about this anyway?
@@istyleonu but it's still there at 22:38? or was there another one?
@@moonknight6088the whole idea is that there’s nothing wrong with what they did and they are willing to fight back against this news channel
@@moonknight6088because it shows weakness to copyright claims and it might happen more to Andrew’s other videos which also contain news clips from other sources. Showing that they can’t deal with stuff like this would likely mean Andrew would have a lot more copyright claims afterwards from other companies
You are incredible. Thank you and your team for bringing this to our attention! Keep up the good work guys!
Every American needs to watch this, and visitors to Vegas should be a requirement.
That dude from the recovery place was the best part. When he said Glen's never coming out with such confidence it shook me. The way he talks about those people and if or when they'll get help is so pragmatic.
I agree, it sort of broke my heart too cause I had this naive idea that now that he had his ID he'd do fine... I hope he does though
The way he’s always saying “I’m gettin out next week”. He’s probably been saying that for years.
Painful. Devastating.
@@iTzKaiBUD damn
I can only wish i can amount of a sliver of that mans greatness
That entire Tunnel Taco segment felt like an Anthony Bourdain segment and I loved every second of it
Bourdain could make a rat meat falafel cart run out of a double wide port-a-potty look like a Michelin star bistro. He was a legend.
All jokes aside, you make a very good observation. Both Bourdain and Andrew share many of the same core tenets when it comes to engaging with and documenting people and their respective cultures or sub cultures. R.I.P Anthony Bourdain
If you like these types of presenters I recommend checking out Louis Theroux if you haven't already.
Incredible stuff. Absolutely love what you’re doing. Looking forward to seeing what’s in store!
This man at shine a light, I’m suprised that as a former addict that he wouldn’t be more understanding or compassionate about how addiction is a disease and not a crime or even really a choice (after the first time) and wouldn’t advocate for helping provide IDs without requiring sobriety. His frustration frankly frustrates me. Andrew identified a concrete measure he could implement to at least potentially improve the quality of life for these folks. Shine a light, please just help them have ids without demanding sobriety. That could be the impetus that allows people like Glenn to reconnect with a family member allowing a ball to get rolling toward your very empty looking facility. Just a thought and thank you Andrew and crew for what you’re doing here. Never knew Vegas could be so heartwarming
I see what you’re saying and to an extent I agree. I just think though the problem would be once they get their ids, how will they maintain or hold a job without handling their issues. That might be the downfall of them keeping a job. Reconnecting with family members are an essential to a lot of them however, a lot of times those family members don’t want to deal with them if they are still doing hard drugs. That’s why I understand why sobriety first and being the main focal point is so important. I don’t think his frustration comes without compassion. He’s been through it and has seen it countless of times so that’s naturally frustrating to see people go through similar challenges he went through and now being on the other side of that. He’s compassionate by still being persistent and not giving up hope.
It's crazy that I recognize Glen from walking around Vegas as a teenager. Definitely bought a water and a cigarette from him more than once walking that exact bridge. Hope things are looking up for him, nice guy.
I love the direction the documentary took after Glenn got his ID. Of course, it was amazing that he got it at all. The focus wasn't all ID, it was also being self-determined to actually stop addiction, and that change was gradual. It kept the doc more grounded in reality rather than it being too "perfect happy ending".
Phenomenal stuff. For real.
This documentary is incredible. 👏👏👏
"What do you guys need most?"
"Smile & a handshake."
Man that one hit the feels.
Boxer, the guy who got carjacked, andy, glen, and all the people and their stories in this documentary brought tears to my eyes. What a wholesome video.
Idk if wholesome is the word I would use
@@PooplePie good point haha maybe sad would be better?
Is it messed up that these guys seem to have more community than anyone I actually know?
@@ejayman its almost like the disease of wealth and technology has done a great job alienating us from an actual sense of community.
@@ejayman No it isn't. honetsly seems like a lot of these people are more rooted and have better core values than most people in modern society. It seems that hardships can bring the best out in people at times.
Mad respect to Andrew for actually helping
thank you so much for helping these poor people, they deserve help and kindness , we are all humans
Man about 50:00 when Glenn says he has never seen someone get out of the tunnels on their own. That was his humble way of asking Andrew for some help. Even down at one of his lowest he is still humble and respectful
You can tell how much Andrew was able to lift Glen's spirits. Glen is the man!
But then you watch the rest of the documentary and see that they can get help and Robert form the program just blocks away has been trying..
@@googleuser298sobriety is so frightening at the point a person living in addiction needs it most. Physically, mentally, emotionally it’s a grief all it’s own. Let alone confronting the things that led that person to addiction in the first place. I hope one day glenn can take that step, for himself and the people who love him. But if not, he had a moment in life where Andrew met him where he was and asked for nothing from him but his story. Glenn knows where help is. Shine a light is doing great work. Andrew said it himself, recovery is often not a liner thing. I hope the best for them all.
@@googleuser298 if we guaranteed housing, and treated them like human beings every day until they once again feel human themselves, i think they can be saved. society treats them like less than animals and it becomes very easy to internalize that, its one of the many mental illnesses that just comes with homelessness and an abandonment from greater society.
i remember when i was homeless i'd cycle between two modes of thinking. if i can be left to fall this far and no one bats an eye, why should i even try to reenter that society? if im broken, its still better than that. on other days i felt like everyone was right, im am not worth existing. and like the guy from the program said, you get used to what you know and these reasonings prevent people from taking action. but both these reasonings can be shattered if we just guaranteed safe basic housing, no requirements, no hoops to jump, no games to play.
that's his way of coping,the rest of the documentary shows that.
Andrew knew he was well within his rights!
Thank you for the content you create. You are what this content economy world needs.
Great interview with Lex, have watched twice
I hope our young aspiring journalists can learn from Andrew. This is gold!