Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County

Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange Co. (2010)

YouTube: HBO

“Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County explores the world of children who reside in discounted motels within walking distance of Disneyland, living in limbo as their families struggle to survive in one of the wealthiest regions of America. The parents of motel kids are often hard workers who don’t earn enough to own or rent homes. As a result, they continue to live week-to-week in motels, hoping against hope for an opportunity that might allow them to move up in the O.C.“– HBO

District’s Grade:	C
District’s Category:	Niche
Sub-Genres:	People, California, Life
Run Time:	60 Mins

The District Categories: Niche (worth the watch for those interested in the topic), Worth It (worth your time), Classic (one of the best examples of the documentary genre), Skip It (not worth your time)

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Awards:	N/A
Where To Stream:	HBOmax
Director:	Alexandra Pelosi

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