Street Kids

Before she started shooting, Producer/Director Paula Jones spent intensive time on the streets of Auckland, getting to know the ‘street kids' that are the subject of this documentary. With minimal posturing for the camera, the result is a close portrait of young homeless people with names like Tapu, Baby Girl and Boom Boom. In a non-judgemental way, Jones shows viewers the glue sniffing, alcohol abuse and unplanned pregnancy that is an everyday way of life for many of these kids. 

The Hidden was an Inside New Zealand documentary for TV3.