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Best Kept Secret: Erik's Birth Mother
2m 13s
Erik's birth mother comes to visit his class at JFK High School.
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Video description: On the Christopher Street Pier in New York City, homeless queer and trans youth of color forge friendships and chosen families, withstanding tremendous amounts of abuse while working to carve out autonomy and security in their lives. With intimate access to three fearless young persons -- Krystal, Desean and Casper -- Pier Kids highlights the resilience of a community many choose to ignore.
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