I watch all kinds of documentaries. The ones with money......big productions, professional narrators, music etc. Without all that, this is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen of our people. Hands down You let the people talk. Let them express their reality. Crisp audio and visual. Well researched with no annoying loud, dramatic and distracting music. Well done.

"If I can't feed my family and this man can feed his, one of us gotta go." The dumbest thing I ever heard in my entire life smh.

Born & raised in Houston. Dropped outta HS in 10th grade. Served in the Marines and Army for 11 years. Now I’m a ER nurse here. Please stop shooting each other. Edit: One year later and seeing this for the first time. Thanks for the likes. I love Houston. I was born and raised in Alief. To those people doubting me, I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1998. I dropped out of HS in the 10th grade. I went to Tomball junior college. It’s called Lonestar College now. The Marine Corps accepted my GED plus 15 college credits. I have the DD214’s and the medals to prove it. I’m not saying this to convince the people who think they know the military or my story. I’m saying this because I want young men and women to know that they can still make it if they don’t finish HS. It will be hard, but you can do it. God bless. Semper Fi.

I can't believe this documentary still doing #s, I had no idea it would get this big when I sat down and gave my story 💪 I appreciate yall

Any grown man that cry on camera for his friend truly had love for him. He knows you loved him and he loved you. Hold onto that because it's special. Alot of niggas don't have friends like that. I don't. And to the father who lost his son. Your son is in a better place. He's with God. Keep your faith man

The statements about not having jobs available is BS. I served 15 years(17-32 years old) in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. When I was released, I moved back home to Ca and then migrated to Houston. At first lived in North Borough Woods Apt(Greenspoint}, and I was working at the Greenspoint Marriott. From there I worked my way to supervisor and saved money. My spouse at the time and I were rearing our newborn. I worked at the Tubular Steel in Katy and went on to make enough to where we ended up buying a home in The Woodlands TX. Success is a mentality. I have since moved back to San Diego and I am a Pastor who works to change the community. I don't get paid because God called me to do this assignment. My point being, Success is a mind frame. You MUST CHOOSE TO LIVE!!!

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” - Albert Einstein. A great quote to live by.

I am a former Houstonian watching this and I am sobbing. My condolences to all of the families effected.

This epidemic is happening in every city across the country. My son was shot and killed 2 1/2 years ago. Not gang related, not drug related. He was set up by people he thought cared about him I think. Trial for the shooter is coming up so I don’t say much about it. Our young men. Our sons, dying and going to prison. I feel every word these families said. The agony is beyond words. His girlfriend called me and my younger son and I went over there to an empty block just to find him unconscious and bleeding. I’ve felt despair, rage, unforgiveness, loneliness, flashbacks, insomnia…it goes on. I hope these people are ready for the consequences of murder. They’re not! They get arrested and worry more about their not guilty pleas. They don’t have guns in prison. It’s heartbreaking. You can grow up in a neighborhood and still make it. We have a choice. They made the wrong choice! Clout chasing! My son and all of these people are gone for nothing! Pray for this lost generation!

A OG that served 10 years told me that "your worst days on the outside are better than your best days inside". Think twice and take care.

The problem is us, I grew up DIRT POOR, never thought of robbing or stealing, went to bed hungry many of nights as a child. I started working at the age of 9, delivering store flyers or returning bottles for money. No father, family on WELFARE. I always worked, and stay out of trouble. It's about the choices in life that you make. I could have join a gang and sold drugs, like some of my friends. I chose another way, kept PRAYING to GOD to help guide me to a BETTER WAY. The first time I PRAY TO GOD, TO NEVER LET ME GO TO BED HUNGRY AGAIN, that was the last time in my life, that I went to bed hungry. As a married father of one, there was a time when my whole house was unemployed, my wife and I, my son and the CAT were all unemployed. GOD MADE SURE MY STOREHOUSE WAS FULL, MY FAMILY HAS LACKED FOR NOTHING. GOD HAS BLESS ME AND MY FAMILY. FROM HARD WORK COMES GREAT BLESSINGS. GOD BLESS.

I was born in Houston in 85. My family moved to Dallas in 91. Not sure which city has higher crime, but I love Texas. Peace y'all.

Being born and raised in Dallas Texas, this brought tears to my eyes mane. To all my brothers and sisters seeing this. I LOVE YOU ALL AND PLEASE STAY SAFE.

Just because you're from the "hood", it doesn't define who you are nor does it determine your destiny. YOU define who you are and where YOU go. It's not where you come from but where you're going. May their souls rest in peace. My condolences to all of the families who lost someone to gun violence. Guns don't kill people,: hatred, lack of self love, lack of guidance, lack of education, lack of discipline and lack of respect kill people.

I am a bald headed white male from South Louisiana and sit here @ 0500hrs in complete compassion for all in this video. My demographics are inconsquential ... mentioned only to acknowledge that I could never truly appreciate the depths of such a life. Retired from military of 30 plus years...I am left with complete pride of the strong men and women...leaders. With an extended brotherly hand, my prayers are dedicated to you and yours.

One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen! I’m from Houston and I’m still here. I pray we get it together.

The violence here in Houston is just out of control. It needs to stop.

On February 16 of 2019 we loss my nephew Davonte R. White. He was in the car with some of his other friend here in Houston at the corner of West Montgomery and Little York when he and his other friend was shot in the back seat of the vehicle that they were in. After he and his other friend was shot in the back seat of the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle drove him and the other friend to the fire station and dumped them and drove off, my nephew did not survive. So to all of you claiming to love the streets so much I am here to tell you that the streets are not going to love you back. Stop with this nonsense, stop hating on your own kind and try to build each other up.

Born and raised in H-Town... blessed to have made it out the hood... love it here... wish many more can overcome and beat the odds...

Did anyone else cry through most of this documentary? I sure did. God bless us all. We sure need it now more than ever...

I started to watching these documentaries to help educate myself on something I know nothing about. While growing up my folks had their own struggles ... we were poor like most of us in the flyover states, but I knew I was I safe to go outside & ride my bike. I believe so many people in this country have a strong opinion on shit they have NO idea about. They have NEVER lived in these kinda neighborhoods. This is like the 8th or 9th doc in the last 3 days....so thank you for putting this out. Maybe more people like me who don’t know will take a minute learn & try to understand rather than judge & honestly slander these young folks with no education as to how this could happen. We need BIG changes in this country. As a white woman with a mixed child who raised by parents who taught me to love everyone & accept anyone who loves you back, I pray more people will start reaching out across these lines that have drawn for us & say NO MORE! NOT TODAY! Help each other & love Thy neighbor. NEVER stop educating yourself ... that is where the understanding & change will come from. Peace to these families & the friends. Thank you.

We need more documentaries like this. Docs that show the.pain and damage, instead of glamorizing all the street shit.

Moved to HTX in '91 at the age of 19 and have lived all over this city.The one thing I know that has kept me safe is working, going home and staying the hell away from the club's and hood ass hangouts and gatherings.

Grew up in Africa.Live in St Louis,Mo.All I see in America is just opportunities.I cannot judge my brothers who were brought here long ago but have been caught up in this mess.Sometimes,you gotta run your own race.This gang thing kinda slows you down.I was too poor in Africa to even think about not making it in this country. Life is beautiful and nobody is justified to take another.

Such an excellent documentary that a regular person made. Amazing

The real reality is that GOD needs to be first in the lives of all of us ......not religion .....2 TIMOTHY 3 AND MATTHEW 24

Common denominator, no father in the house. My brothers, my fellow human beings, we as fathers, are vastly more important than people want to acknowledge.

I've been shot. I also lost my only brother due to gun violence. Losing him feels like I have a hole in my soul with a nausea feeling. Hurts every time I think of him. Its like living with a amputated limb. You'll never be the same. After living on earth. We are going to appreciate heaven so much. Gotta keep pushing though.

Wow, this documentary had me balling my eyes out and I am just beyond emotional . My heart really goes out to all of those mothers . That is STRENGTH. May God be with you !!!!!!

I truly hate this mentality of being from the hood you gotta get it how you live....TF. I'm from the gutta. Lower 9th ward New Orleans. Ain't come from shit, ain't had shit, etc. I was a teenager mother X'2......Went to school, went to college, gotta career, open my own business and my older kids are following in my footsteps (minus the kid part). Them two kids I had...One in the navy, the other is about to graduate college. Cycles can be broken. Period. People have to want better to do better.

1:32 Instead of “one of us gotta go”, how about both of y’all stay and help each other survive. That’s how we win, we save ourselves.

Omg the guy that got shot in the head/eye by his own cousin and in front of his child was heartbreaking 💔💔💔

This was so well done, but so painful to watch. My heart hurts for these lost lives- these shattered families.. I cried with these injured and deceased’s loved ones- especially the Mothers. I struggle to find the words to describe my pain. My precious child was murdered in a family community park on a sunny Thursday afternoon just a few miles from our home. I never even imagined my life without him. We didn’t know this guy- we had no problems with anyone. He just wanted to take a life- “catch a body”. That murderer killed my whole family that day. And for what? So he could brag about it on SC. I will never understand this. The loved ones- the ones who have lost their son, bro, classmate, sister, cousin, neighbor, friend… they are the brave victims, and I admire them for sharing their pain in this documentary. It’s so poignant, and powerful. Thank you, and May God bless you and yours richly.

I’ve watched countless documentaries on murders, gang life, New Orleans, Chicago, New York, etc. This is hands down, the most in depth, thought provoking documentary I’ve ever seen. These stories, listening to friends & family members talk about their loved ones was not only heart wrenching but seeing these folks through their eyes really slammed the tragedy home. Listening to the moms made me grateful that both my children are safe & still with me. The survivors of shootings telling their stories was sobering. My heart goes out to each friend & family member; I will be praying for Houston. Thank you for sharing your stories, your tragedy & heartbreak.

I lived in Houston I'm back in New York. In the middle of this documentary I stopped it to look for an ex boyfriend I lost contact with years ago. I went back to Houston in 2014 looked for him, nothing.... Went online again today and found a obituary for him. I was hoping it wasn't him but then I saw his mamas name .... I'm soo sad. Now I'm rescheduling my clients.... I need a moment.

That was amazing documentary I lost a child and I pray for Houston and the world I’m so thankful for you making this movie thank you

This was so well made, many of us in Houston don't realize these things are going on in our city.

R.I.P. to all that were killed due to gun violence in around the world.

Wise words from George Kemp. My heart breaks for these parents. People always look at me crazy when I say my parents are my best friends. But its true. Hopefully, youngens will watch this and actually HEAR it! Props for making this video!

Its weird... They kill each other over nothing but then at the funeral they are so emotional... It does not make sense

" more black men are in prison today than were enslaved in 1850 ", wow a strong statement .

This documentary was put together very well real talk.

Things have gotten worst

17:40 I cant help but break down into tears hearing the fear in this little boys voice... he should be focused on school, sports, and making friends, but instead, he has to worry about surviving his own neighborhood. its not fair.

Folks be fighting over blocks that they dont own... smh.. #sad

You don't just kill one person you kill a whole family, 😭

This is why I left the hood and took my children, I wanted the to live a happy life. I thank God every day that they don't know this life style.

This is so incredibly sad, Especially when the moms are forced to accept their baby is gone, Im so sorry to each and everyone that lost a loved one to senseless violence, We need to bring Jesus back into the family unit from the start 😢

I'm 43 years old born and raised in Houston Texas, Houston never been peaceful. It been rough here not cool at all we lost as a culture as black people.

Don't let a street fantasy blind U from the street reality. #WakeUp

The best thing I heard in this great documentary is "Get into books." 138:28 There's a universe of joy, peace, strength and wisdom in books. I hope these kids follow that advice.

this doc is one of the best I have ever seen….

Hands down one of the best documentaries I have ever seen in my life!! My bestfriend son was murdered this year and I started doing research to understand this life style that our children are gravitating to. Please wake up, Go to school, and get an education and READ READ READ!!!!! INCLUDING MYSELF. Thanks for this video I will be sharing and making my 2 daughters watch also.

Dude said his mom never knew what time he came in as a child because she had to many kids to look after 😥

This was a wonderfully filmed, produced, and edited documentary

I say this in any situation where communities are in distress. HURT PEOPLE , hurt people

I will NEVER give up on My people. A change is gonna come and it WILL begin WITH US.❤️🖤💚

I would like to first express my deepest sympathy, to every family or friend represented in this documentary..I went through school with one of the father's, on here and i remember when his son was murdered, tragic and senseless..I would like to say to Mr and Mrs. George Kemp thank you for all that you are doing to make the community, aware of the gun violence and numerous murders, stealing our sons and daughters..Thank you for not closing yourselves off from society, instead you are giving of yourselves to help others..I never met your son, however he is the mirror, image of his dad, if he was anything like his parents i know in my heart, he was an awesome, young man because you both raised him to be..I have a son, and i'm not ashamed to say this is a fear i have daily, getting that phone call.. I am praying for your continued strength and courage as well as my own. May you and your family remain Blessed!

I’m an EX-CON was in State in mid 90’s and FEDs 2013-1019, EX GANG SPEAKER. My life started over the day I got out. I now love for my Children and the Children that “need my help” cause I was one of those kids who needed a Dad at a young age, but he committed Suicide. Everyone goes thru pain, but why does the GOVT let it happen in “certain parts of Houston”, but nice, clean and crime free in “other parts”, is my question???? Much love to ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS HERE IN HOUSTON, I love all you the same….

Man these people are so relatable if you lost someone before their time no matter where you are from. Its such an odd sensation when a young loved one passes. I think keeping kids busy is key! "Idle hands are tools of the devil!"

Being a sociology major and a criminology minor from Atlanta, this documentary was interesting to see. It was also heartbreaking. It's a sad reality out here in many of America's inner cities. Violence is never that far away in these neighborhoods. I do find it interesting however that there were comments about gangs contributing to the violence nowadays and how back in the day, there weren't any gangs in Houston. Though one murder is one too many, the homicide rate has dropped significantly in Houston and in many other cities around the country compared to their peak in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. I read that Houston peaked at about 700 homicides back in 1981 which is literally double the amount of what it tends to get today. I hope that the homicides and violent crime continue to decrease. Houston is a great city and doesn't deserve to have this level of violence. The parents, family, friends, and loved ones of those killed don't deserve to experience their pain either...

Here in Africa, we are making a big difference, we think positively. Nothing like gun violence round here, despite the high level of poverty, we still survived. We get education, we can go extra mile to get education, that's why you see us coming to America. I guessed u guys are opposite of us, start doing something positive with ur life today. I weeped like a baby when I watch this video. My brother and sister you can still make us proud. You have value this life God has given you. Peace.

My heart goes out to all who has lost sons children brothers husband's friends neighbors wives daughters grandchildren and even enemies.

This is really heartbreaking Stay away from trouble all my good fellas, God bless you all.🙏.

Our black men are lost. Not just in Houston. As a black man, this breaks my heart.

This by far is the best well Documented Documentary I have seen in a while thank you for sharing every young and old Black or Brown human being needs to see this and stay woke! 💯

I from nyc born snd raised and i lived in houston for about a year in 2008, and im glad i made it out of there alive,, especially since that at the time i was going through alot personally and mentally , and cause of personal pain and stress i was drinking alot and smoking alot and i was even there through hurricane ike. At the time i didnt care if i lived or died . Just glad i made it and back in new york .

I'm from New Orleans and it's the same shit going on here it's like the Geto boys said the world is a Ghetto🙏🏽 for All the familys

When ppl see a family eating, they don’t see the struggle, hard work & sacrifice that produced that food. They just see the reward of hard work. The formula for survival is the same for most of us. It’s irksome to here that “if your eating & I’m not.....) bs because the majority of us struggle to have the things we have. The guy in this film said “they catch felonies” like it’s a cold or they’re victims of the felony. I wanted more than my parents & the ppl in my neighborhood so I studied, worked 2 jobs, went to school & slept 5 hrs a day for 5 yrs. 5 yrs is all it takes! If I can do it, anyone can. They just have to want it. If I sold drugs, the end game wouldn’t be “being a drug dealer”. They’re in love with that fast money without work effort but the trade is the high risks of jail & death. Gansta Rap/gun culture is the tool that a portion of our ppl use to commit self genocide. If we want others to respect us, we have to respect ourselves. What good are Jordan’s, chains & cars when your soul is lost?

This documentary brought tears to my eyes. Pain in my heart. I lost 4 cousins in one summer and I live in a quiet more so small town. We all grew up in St louis surrounded by negativity and drama. Looking out thr window could cost you your life. The fact that we all moved to this small town and I lose them says alot. You never know brothers and sisters. We need to do better. Man this video will forever be in burned in my memory. I'm sorry and my heart is heavy for every last victim. May god have mercy on the killers soul. The Lord knows what to do and retaliation is an endless cycle. Man I'm sorry for everyone in these devilish times. If anyone sees this back me up. Respond. How can we do this to one another.

Watching this brings up painful memories. The drive for revenge is real, but you gotta ignore it. Take the higher path and stop the cycle.

Depending on who you are depends if the light will be at the end.⌛📖✝️

IT BREAKS MY HEART TO HEAR THESE CHILDREN TALK AND THEY CAN'T EVEN ENJOY BEING A CHILD BLACK WHITE LATINO MEN WE ALL NEED TO CHANGE FOR THE CHILDREN LIKE PAC SAID LEARN TO LOOK AT EACH OTHER LIKE BROTHERS AND NOT DISTANT STRANGER'S I KNOW IT'S HARD I BEEN TO PRISON 4 TIMES AND I RAN WITH THE ALMIGHTY LATIN KING QUUEN NATION AND I HAVE BEEN PART OF THE PROBLEM I AM HOPING TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION NOW ONE LOVE

That was a dumb logic “if I see you feeding your family and I can’t feed mine” ni??@ it’s called working for what you need. That’s how you end up dead dipping into somebody else situation.

RIP to all the young lives cut short in Houston and all the cities across America and world. The only way to stop this is to take a good long look in the mirror and be honest with ourselves. Is this what we want moving forward or can we do better and people. Let go of hate, don’t seek vengeance and try and help one another, rather than destroy ourselves and the communities we live in on a daily basis. United We Stand, Divided We Fall. God Bless!!!

I come to rewatch this about my beloved home city every so often . we have come so far and I know we still that far yet to go. I write this as my own cousin has fell victim to gun violence since last time I watched and it is so erie that I was in a whole different mindset the last time I watched this.

poverty is the devil and it makes people do ungodly things.

If I cant feed my family smmfh how about getting a job or better yet don't have a bunch of kids if you cant even feed yourself.

This is a real issue our politicians are trying to keep us blind to. While they try to get us to focus on stupid shit, the real problems are taking a backseat to their political agendas. Thank you for opening MY eyes to this issue, it hits hard man. Makes me want to help change the world, for the kids, for love, for humanity. Thank you!

"AIMLESSLY LIVING" makes a lot of sense for it!

shooting each other over a little bit of nothing

We are worth so much more brothers and sisters.

Not a bad documentary for an indie. Good job man.

This was an amazing film. I was born in Houston. I lived in Acres Home, when we moved to San Jose, CA, in 1961.

Oh my God..... This is REAL. I watched this and i was completely moved. I realized that as a black male who has even been shot that I can relate to this over and over again. I also realized that there are many more like me in every black neighborhood Its not where you are from but its where you at. Now at 48 years old I can honestly say that as a youth in my era I seen this coming. I was lucky enough to have a father to point these things out to me. I also can see that no Republican nor Democrat did a damn thing about it ! They seen the crack epidemic chew away at generations , they seen young fathers who were first time felons get sentences beyond measurable amounts and Instead of producing counseling programs they locked them up to produced more "license plates" for the mass production of new cars which sent ford and GM out on their asses. to sum it up .... " American greed has no boundaries". My country of which i served has morphed into a GREED DEMON who will resort to devouring itself when the lust of wanting more arises. Just look around. I have PTSD. NO , not from serving in the Marines but from living in America as a black man experiencing what i've experienced. From going to work at jobs where you know that you are not welcomed, From looking at the news and seeing another person shot who has the same complexion as mines, from hoping that the police won't shoot me on a routine traffic stop, going to these funerals and hearing the screams of hurting mothers and watching strong men of faith weep with helpless looks on their faces. i remember a congresswoman from California named Maxine Waters tried to warn us about the poisonous lyrics that was being placed into "urban" music but she was called a hater in so many ways. Now look..... Is your son in his early 20's ? is his pants falling off of his ass ? Is he "on the block?" or where's your daughter right now ? It hurts me .... All of these "kids" in this documentary was good kids gone too soon. Yeah some appeared mischievous but that was due to lack of role models being present. Look , we see what's happening now and its up to us to fix it. As a Marine its easy to get on a rooftop with a snipers rifle and put dope on the scope about a mile out and start pickin off these rotten apples who"s destroying our families, but if i did that I'd be no better than them cause they don"t know better. Even though some of these young black men are serial killers. I KNOW. May God be with each of you through our generations of mourning. may love and peace be with you.

One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Alief in the house baby!!

Sorry for your losses all of you powerful documentary.... 😢😢😢

Damn this shit is deep. Nobody deserves to have to live like this. I pray for everybody going through the grief of losing a loved one.

very well made.....i can tell alot of personal hard work went into makeing this docu....i lost my cousin 28 years ago he was shot and died in my arms last words he ever said was help me mike....i was truly touched a few times in the docu...it brought back alot of emotion ....i will prey for the families ......again well made

Beautiful documentary. It was really tough reliving a lot of these stories but they need to be told. Prayers to all the families represented here. #RIPDiggy #RIPBam

What a deep video.. Prayers to all the families, friends who have lost someone to the streets.. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

Wow. I'm 43 yrs old. Never been to Houston, and I'm never going. Don't know anybody in this documentary and I'm crying. God loves us but we're in a cruel world. And the violence will never end here on earth, not with Satan around. Peace in heaven, not on earth.

They just don't value life. They all talk about feeding their families, but I didn't see any of them looking like they missed a meal.

The problem is lack of father(enforcers) in the home. Once us black men take responsibility we will start to see progress

My prayers and condolences to all the families on here to those who wasn't shown on here. As a father myself of four kids it brings me to tears some times just knowing how wicked our society as become.

There is no Excuse for this Poverty level in the United States of America. Infrastructure should have been built for these Neighborhoods to thrive already. There's an Agenda behind this treatment and it disgusts me as an American to see this. Everybody should have a chance in life and if you grow up in this Environment, you already way behind the others. It shouldn't be this way

Black America when are we going to WAKE UP?

Born and raised in Arlington, Tx just me and my mother and my oldest sister, lived off motel after motel, slept in the streets with no food nor anything to cover, I pray to god our next generation don’t go thru that I went nor kill each other for food and money 🙏🏼🙏🏼

I´m from Germany. Thank you for this mindblowing documentary of the real things goin` on there in the streets... It cut you in pieces, if you are not prepared for this

To every one of these young brothers in this video...MAY ALL OF YOU GO TO YOUR MAX POTENTIAL, CHERISH EVERY MOMENT OF LIFE, BECOME GREAT FATHERS AND TURN AWAY FROM EVIL. You all have a purpose.