The Realism of Poverty and Homelessness

In this chapter, the speakers discuss how the film portrays the ease with which people can fall into poverty and homelessness, highlighting the forgotten humanity of those who are impoverished. They draw parallels to the current homeless population problem in LA and reflect on the need for collective effort to improve the situation. They also draw connections to the experiences of families migrating from the south to California and the way in which their difficult choices are discussed. The chapter emphasizes the realism of the film's portrayal and expresses disappointment that similar issues persist even in modern times.