Yes we are all Brothers and Sisters here in the 3rdD as he is implying. Those who don't thinks so are more in need of help then these Brothers and Sisters on the streets @@NoLoveinHell
I'm prob in minority when I say this but... I don't blame them. If people choose to use that crap, ultimately, they should have the freedom to. It's on the user to choose to go down that route or not. I'm drug free by choice, no one's holding a gun to my head making me use their drugs.
I see your point but this day and age everyone craves attention. Honestly this might not be two guys that are high up the chain. Theres plenty of stash houses all over Kensington and the entire city of Philly like this. There’s plenty of guys like this.
Shout out to those local guys for looking after Andrew and his team and giving Channel 5 the security space to make these interviews happen. And for looking after the vulnerable people in the neighborhood.
This isn’t just “content”. This is real journalism. You’re doing the right thing, Andrew. You’re trying to tell all sides of the story, and you’re doing it in an engaging, informative, yet entertaining way.
Call it "real journalism" solely only after he fully fixes/improves the situation with his massive fuckup that was the entirety of that "Ukraine episode".
As a Philadelphia resident this has to be one of the most accurate and comprehensive overview of the situation. Its been happening for years and it keeps getting worse
I'm completely ignorant here, but I'm curious why locals aren't going after these brothers a little harder? I get people are gonna find a way to get fucked up if they really want it but damn it seems like everyone knows where the source is that's ruining so many lives
@@womysyou gotta think Andrew has resources they don't. Everyday life it's hard to group up and just do this shit when everyone is going through their own lives and problems they government keeps us distracted with. I could say the same for you or me in our areas. The cartel control Louisville Ky rn but all the junkies and feins would be pissed if there wasn't coming. Originally the US government stuck a deal wit cartels to monitor terrorist coming into our borders and the us would let them get drugs across but now too many people are dying and getting locked up from a deal our government made happen. It's all sick
When I moved from East Elmhurst NY after my mother passed, my niece told me to take a ride on the El all the way to the end of the line @ Arrott and then work your way to the next stop she said just stay on the platform, don't go to the street look over the platform Auntie and you'll see. I couldn't believe what I saw drug dealers selling drugs, people sleeping on the stairs I worked my way to K&A just looking down from the El platform. I cried because the places I used to shop were long gone and.I hand lived in Philly for yrs😢😢😢 and I was dumfounded when the police were just standing around. While people were shooting up selling drugs it made me sick to my stomach😢😢 😢😢
@@VEDASCOTT-fo3ncbecause the police in Philly (and just about everywhere) are demonized if they actually enforce drug sale / consumption laws. At that point they’re accused of “targeting black men”, and if you arrest the users then they’re just as bad for locking up sick and vulnerable people. This is a perfect case study on what happens when you allow unfettered crime to continue. You can say what you want about the war on drugs, and it was largely pointless, but at least you didn’t have entire city blocks consumed by addicts and dealers.
Man the ice cream trucks going off in the background while in the middle of a hellscape is mad dystopian. Thank you for raising awareness and for your incredible journalism Andrew, don’t ever stop.
@@vrrooooommmm123how is it not? It is absolutely a “community or society that is viewed as bad or frightening”. The childhood-like music ringing through the street of death, despair, an moral degradation. All in the name of greed. And very few will help these struggling individuals.
vice has done a fairly good job the last year returning to its roots idk what you guys are talking about theyve done some really good stuff lately aswell. and idk what the commenter above is even saying vice goes into warzones and hoods and interviews people it has nothing to do with politics nor has it political folks are the moistest among the population however.
@@tonymante8759 I feel like Vice used to not lean left or right but I recently watched their 2023 recap video and there were definitely a lot of clips in there that made the left look good and right bad. I don't watch their vids regularly tho so maybe that was the only one that was political biased
This video is a high point for the channel, you and your entire team should be very proud. The amount of historical context, research, journalistic immersion (almost Gonzo style) are hard to compare to anything else I’ve seen recently. Thank you for this incredible coverage
Dude assholes go to k&a every week desperate for content. This is so lame & unoriginal. I live half a mile from here. Theres hundreds and hundreds of youtube videos like this, and have been for over a decade. This is such a fucking lazy video
Your comment is so kind and you’re so right.These people also have kids, parents, people who do love them. I hope we never loose sight of the reality these are human beings, each with their own individuality and at one time, hopes and dreams. It’s must be such a struggle for them to simply survive for another day.
This tranq is fucking demonic almost inescapable liquid shackles for all those who in a likely scenario made the extremely unfortunate decision to try the shit the first time thinking hey it's only one time not realizing this stuff will have your body physically addicted even after the very first time.
Living in the middle of this very spot in the video. It's absolutely heartbreaking having to walk past these people everyday wondering what lead them to this life. They're right once you start if you dont quit quick it's got you for life, and someone at the top is making profit off it. God help those who spread this disease
THIS is what I've been waiting for and hoping Andrew would become. This is, far and way, the most important and profound documentary that this channel has done. This isn't just street videos, it's true journalism during the age of false narratives. Never ever stop.
I was thinking the opposite. Andrew was making a lot of conclusions and inserting a lot of his opinions/narratives into this video. Also tons of people have already reported on this and interviewed people on streets, nothing knew is really in this video.
Ya all that history is clearly just opinions/narratives he made up /s. Sounds like you just don't like it cause it differs from your belief system which is YOUR own opinion/narrative. Nice projection though. @@steezboss
@@faethedreamer This video isn’t 100% true. He said he was told to park in the parking lot of Max’s and was given walking directions from there. In Philly, Max’s does not have a parking lot so the “tranq brothers” part is a flat out lie. He is not in their stash house so because of that he loses all credibility. Also, the 10 year tax abatement isn’t a government conspiracy. It was offered to every homeowner in the city. I have the abatement and I live nowhere near Kensington.
The hills of Hollywood are antithesis to the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Lavish neighborhoods inhabited by pleasure-loving white people, abusing drugs in their splendid mansions. Judgement day will come.
That’s so funny how a certain person copied someone else’s comment. You can tell they had to look up the words meaning by the way they ended up using it. What word? Dystopian
The part where you got them ice cream and you all shared a moment together, not as addicts or reporters, just people on the street having a treat together, genuinely made me tear up. This is important work.
He can read people that's why he is so good in what he is doing... And he noticed that that the woman who took the chance to tell what is inside her when finally someone was listening to her would have a very dangerous day if he just walked off after the interview and let her alone with all those emotions that came to surface... He mastered this situation very well, I have mad respect for this guy...
Right about the 20 min mark i thought to myself, this is one of the best documentation of the Kensington area. You weren't glamourizing the inhumanity and banking on shock value. You helped me understand where and why it is happening in this particular city the hardest. Great content, even with horrible matter.
If you haven’t seen the Vegas tunnels one I would definitely give it a watch. I’m from Philly and lived near here. The last time I was there and it was truly horrific but the way people treated them was worse.
@@koalatea8126Maybe not along every single possible dimension, but definitely on the streets and many places elsewhere. Let's keep the rhetoric realistic to not push away people we can otherwise educate.
This man gathered more intel in one documentary than some investigators have gathered in their whole career😂 I love your work, Andrew! This is REAL work!
I love the woman talking about “harm reduction” (in her community)… while simultaneously handing out free needles🤦♂️ *hint hint- STOP ENCOURAGING THIS BEHAVIOR!!!🤬
bull shit. anyone can take pics of the users. go to the corners where the dope is being sold AND FILM THE DEALERS. this is a 2 square block of a very large great city. Heroin has been in this city since the 1600s. Most of these people ARENT FROM THE CITY. They are from the surrounding suburbs. They come here because the heroin is easy to get. Film the dealers not the users. Ask anyone and they will tell you where the sales are going on. Go up E. Street and you will find them.This is the greatest city on the East Coast. These are not city people. When you grow up here you see it and know it isnt for you.
@@MrBLAA hey stranger, sorry but you are completely wrong. what do you think harm reduction means? giving safe paraphernalia to users REDUCES harm and death and these programs have ties to healthcare and recovery programs. You cant force someone to get clean, they have to make that choice. Giving them clean needles in the meantime keeps them alive and reduces transmitted diseases. pretty simple
You can build a career on how deep this story goes. Problem is if you dig any further then what we see here, then the state will destroy you. Absolutely destroy you. Years of pain before an eventual suicide, self-inflected or otherwise. The state don't mess around when you start threatening the very basis of power.
I'd been putting watching this one off for awhile because I had a feeling it would be a difficult watch. I wasn't wrong, but I also think it's one of my favorite pieces you've done so far. I was hoping you would talk to some women on the street and I was so happy you did. After hearing their horrific stories I burst into tears when you went and bought ice cream together. What a sweet moment in the middle of a hellscape. Thank you for your journalism.
I continually find myself in disbelief that Andrew went from like wacky street interviews to doing hard hitting, confronting and legitimate journalism, it’s incredible.
I’m blown away by this coverage and the level of research, the risks, and just the way Andrew can get anyone to open up. I hope it receives the recognition it deserves.
Agreed. He's amazing. Did his research. It took me time to fall asleep going over in my head different periods of times that caused so much pain and worthlessness. Thank you. We should be reminded of those times that brought sadness and despair to so many. Unfortunately, I had to stop when one of the guys starting talking about his hobby and greed of breeding dogs. He made me sick. People can't feed themselves. How are they going to care for innocent animals. Hopefully, someone will find his garage or apartmentment and check his breeders license. Maybe they'll see this video.
It shouldn’t be surprising or viewed as “just anyone” opening up… Black people are very welcoming and open for dialogue with “anyone,” but the “Anyone” are unfortunately inclined to believe the worse & aren’t open for the same (dialogue).
I think largely it's because he's a good interviewer but even more so. He's a Philly native. All these out of towners coming in to get clicks are seriously risking their lives. Walk down the wrong street or cross a line, you will have serious problems. If you notice 99% of these people doing docs or hits down in Kensington are sticking to Kensington Ave near Allegheny. Which is flooded with cops and cameras. Him going into a trap in North is not what you will see from tourist trying to get clicks of "ZombieLand". I say this as someone who works in Kensington and have lived in areas VERY close to the Ave. This area or anywhere else in Philly isn't somewhere to play games. Everyone is armed from legally owner citizens, to dealers and even the homeless in camps. Every toss off a camp turns up multiple guns and knives.
@@TITA-n-Dimsumyou just want something or someone to be mad at huh? No one mentioned that he was able to get black people to open up. That person was just giving Andrew props for the way he is able to make people feel comfortable to talk on camera, as a lot of people struggling with addiction don't want to talk about it since it's a sensitive subject. And for SOME REASON you had to fuckin bring race into this. Text book race baiting
My brother was homeless in Kensington for a bit. Ended up passing away nearby in 2018, overdosed on Fentanyl. Thank you Andrew for covering something so damn important
@@froogality feels close to qualifying for a whoosh but I'm not sure on this one. Also what's your thought on the currently most upvoted not having a checkmark then? Kinda feel like winslow hit the nail on the head tho...
I've been a lurker and dont normally comment. I've been watching you since All Gas No Brakes went viral all those years ago. You've evolved and grown as a journalist, and it shows. Even beyond your journalism and videos, the message that is conveyed through your work is powerful. Keep doing what your doing Andrew, and be safe
This is hands down one of the best channels on UA-cam, period. Insane journalism, research, depth of coverage. And with every video, it only gets better. Raw and true journalism at its best. Hats off to Andrew and the whole team.
Imagine being one of those brain rotted zombies who complain that one person is doing things other people have done somewhere else. Those same brain rotted zombies will then buy an iphone instead of buying the original phone.
The sheer amount of parties profiting off the addicts is staggering. Realtors, Dealers, Cartels, Content creators, even Ice cream trucks! This is the darkest form of American nihilism. I’m not religious, but this seems like a spiritual issue as much as anything.
Andrew knocked it out of the atmosphere in his breakdown of the 1800's-1900's... this history is true for many of the northern cities. You've done a seriously great job Ch5, thank you
That interview with the 2 women at the end was horrifying, and then to finish out with that dystopian section with the ice cream truck literally felt like a horror movie. Great cinematography and story boarding, keep doing the lords work Andrew and channel 5
The growth in this channel is unparalleled. I’m in Portland with 14 months clean off of fentanyl and it is so refreshing to see some media coverage that comes across honest and with integrity. You all should be seriously proud of the work you’re doing.
Good and bad can only coexist with one another. If bad moments come again at least try to control it as best as you can. Meaning if you see things are going bad at least have some control. I pray you stay forever clean. I pray everyone would be free from addiction of these dangerous drugs.
Just bumped into your channel, and can positively say, I have never enjoyed journalism quite like this. You do a superb job at story telling and made me feel so much compassion .... May the powers that be make everything better 🙏 thank you
Too much red tape. You ever heard the saying “too many chefs in the kitchen”? It’s that but with things like shareholders and executives. Also the news is over produced which makes it feel a lot more disconnected.
No corrupt "News" organization will fund a poorly paid journalist to do that. Once the project proposal makes it to the execs, it's immediately rejected cause it goes against the bigger agenda at play.
Money/greed. They shifted from good journalism to making as much "content" as possible. They ruined a lot of their reputation with said content, a lot of clickbait/woke stuff.@@ainzstainton9766
@@ainzstainton9766Vice didn't actually have journalists working for them as employees. Just paid them off the records....if at all, depending on what info Vice still needed from them. They would just find young, eager...up and coming journalists who would interview people and go places most people wouldn't dare walk into. Then tell them they'd cover all of the expenses for these young journalists basically straight out of college who were trying to get put on the map and become recognized in the journalism community...and at the time Vice could definitely get them their "big break" in their career if they bought your story and posted it on their platform. Then they would stay in contact with this person all through whatever project they were working on to get access to their sources and basically just steal their entire story and all the hard work that came with it, and nobody would know the difference since the journalists who were willing to go the extra mile and work the hardest were not yet well known (Hence why they were basically tricked from the beginning into thinking Vice already had plans to buy their story, but once Vice got what connections and info they needed to film and interview the people they needed to get the story from....they'd just ghost these hard working journalists who hadn't yet made a name for themselves. So then if they tried to come out and say that Vice stole their story on Twitter or something ...people would just be like "who and what is this random young no-name guy/girl talking about?" There's obviously more to the whole story, but that's the main gist of it. Which you can obviously tell is true since even when Vice was in their prime...they still didn't have any employees on their payroll. (which for a company worth multi billion dollars at the time one would think a company like that would have their own journalists or videographers on their payroll as employees) but then whenever Vice uploaded a massively watched documentary or popular multi-episode limited series story. it almost always had a journalist that hadn't been seen before on any previous stories, and usually didn't appear on too many other stories afterwards.
@@ItBeThatWaySometimes Because it's entertaining, they don't care what the reason behind it was, they just think, "Oh damn, he's getting his ass kicked.. where's the popcorn" it's sad, but you know... it be that way sometimes
Channel 5's ability to connect decades of American history to real life manifestations today is what "learning history" should be all about. I watch these seeking entertainment but always leave feeling so educated.
A more complete version would include when Kensington was one of the industrial hubs of Philadelphia. That would mean doing real research with vintage photos going back a century showing factories.
Good on you guys. This is journalism. Non sensationalised, straight up journalism. The history you provided actually gave context to the current problem.. Its still one of the darkest things I have ever seen, but you humanised the issues and took it away from poverty tourism into current affairs. As an Australian harm reduction advocate, this doco helped me actually understand the systemic issues. Curiosity over judgement.. Much respect.
It's very sensationalized. They're trying to say that abscesses and sepsis is somehow unique to xylazine. It is not. It is a result of lack of access to clean injection materials. One chemical is not inherently less sterile than the next.
Journalism has an editorial responsibility. Andrew consulted a dermatologist who focuses on cosmetics to understand more about an infectious disease. She erroneously states that tranq causes infection. I appreciate this piece, but to pretend this elevates journalistic standards is nakedly, irrationally antiestablishment.
i’m a nurse in philly, and i was surprised to see my CPL email a link to an andrew callahan video to the staff on my unit. i appreciate you for raising awareness of the traq epidemic in the city. thank you!
This is by far the best documentary this team has released. I'm blown away. Lived in Philly since I was 15 and always knew that K&A was a hell hole, but never really knew the backstory. Side note, the Mr. Frosty part was awesome. Used to get that all the time back in the day lol.
After seeing how Andrew contacted the trank brothers, actually followed their directions to meet them, getting in their headquarters and hold a long conversation with them, I have nothing but respect for the C5 crew's commitment to the project. Not many people would manage to find their way into these situations, let alone consciously walk into such shady environments. It's unreal to me. Massive respect for all of the people involved in this channel
Yeah dude, this is the pinnacle of journalism. Andrew and his team put themselves in danger just to ensure they could encapsulate the full story. I couldn't even imagine walking into a kingpins HQ. This is why people will remember the name of C5.
Yeah but he’s saying they have a monopoly on the tranq in Philly. Why doesn’t C5 just call the cops? They could significantly reduce the problem, right?
And then get killed for snitching because he was clearly a contact....and then someone else steps in anyways...come on man. Think 1-2 steps past your first thought...@@arabwaluigi5248
@@arabwaluigi5248 it's not their role to distribute justice. They are strictly there to tell a story. If they were to call the cops, it would discredit them as an unbiased viewpoint of the real world. Who would want to talk to C5 if they're known to put common folk behind bars?
It's been wild to see the evolution of All gas/Channel 5, from goofy, awkward street interviews to actual hard-hitting journalism. Love to see it man, keep doing what you do!
Definitely agree: while I love the earlier stuff (essentially allowing people to make a fool of themselves), Andrew’s totally evolved to making insightful and thought provoking content with deep, genuine, and objective social commentary! Kudos to you Andrew: keep growing/evolving!!
That’s how a lot of people that blow up make it they have entertaining fun content and then when they have the following they wanted they do what they wanted to do from the beginning
It's still funny... seeing these junkies blame everything but themselves is as funny and entertaining as drunk frat boys yelling "show me your butthole!"
Andrew Callahan you are a national treasure. You do not exploit these people. You respect them and treat them as humans. You are delivering all of the substance about the history of these areas that none of the other channels are. Your videos are absolutely ESSENTIAL for society. Thank you
@@Jamesstan24- EXACTLY. Don’t thank this producer of poverty porn. Andrew’s also an accused rapist; he shouldn’t even be on any social media platforms without some type of disclaimer at min.
@@Jamesstan24 He's doing real journalism. Should journalists not be paid for their work? What an ignorant take. If anything bad is reported on no one can make money off their work reporting on it?
@@Jamesstan24 There is a difference between making money on sensationalism, stupidity and stretched facts and making money on such reports as here. You can see that he has put a lot of work into it, and he fully deserves the money for it. He is a journalist by education and does what he was studied to do. If he made money in some big news service, instead of UA-cam, would you feel better? Or does it bother you in general that he makes money from his work? Maybe you would find yourself in communism if it bothers you? Because your approach is idiotic.
Found ur channel thru vice and ive been binging for a whole day now. Ive seen some "content" on Kensington before but this is real journalism. Ur background as a student in journalism shows in ur videos, its always very informative.
The way you humanize & educate never ceases to amaze. This is one of the most captivating documentaries I’ve ever seen. Thank you for making this Andrew.
Andrew, as a Philadelphian and family member of a recovering opioid addict, I want to personally thank you for the work you do and the spotlight you have shown on these peoples' lives. You're doing God's work - please, never stop!
*Totally Agree 💯%* I Also Hate when Some People Try To Lump ANDREW & His Team In Together With the Likes Of *Adam22,NoJumper,&VladTv* Calling Him A CULTURE VULTURE It Makes Me Sick He's Nothing Like Those Channels WhatseverCOMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THEM &in his own Land & ALSO UNLIKE THEM & MOST OTHER CHANNELS *_ANDREW & HIS TEAM DO TONES OF WORK AFTERWARDS TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED "OFF CAMERAS_* I Know this for a fact 💯% Really Good People Andrew & Channel 5 team they deserve AllTheRespect & Support From People , I Wish Them All The Best Going Toward & Hope Others Regonise & Realise The Good In Them MUCH APPRECIATE THEM & YOUR COMMENT ALSO💯%🙏 *🙇🍀from Dublin, Ireland🍀🙏*
You covered so much ground and didn't spare criticizing content creators. The fact that you grew up near there and your unbelievable ability to respect and gain trust from your interviewees and put everything into context is simply amazing. Light years above other teams and content creators. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Respect!!!
This video isn’t 100% true. In Philly, Max’s does not have a parking lot so the “tranq brothers” part is a flat out lie. He is not in their stash house so because of that he loses credibility.
@@domovancan You would think it would be “duh” but there are people in the comments who think I’m making it up and hating on the documentary. I live in Philly.
I wish he would have outed Drones r eagles his utube channel pretends to help with wound care. He get donations from subscribers gives away a few and sells the rest. He's making all utubers truly trying to help look bad. Hopefully Utube takes him down asap
As someone who has frequented these streets and have seen the damage and pain firsthand.. I am shocked at how well made this documentary is. You managed to capture the actual feeling of being there and did it in a way that did not degrade anyone. The amount of information I learned from this documentary, even though I’ve been in these streets myself, blew my mind. You are doing amazing work and I hope you make it all the way. I’ll be watching. Good work.
@@Davoodoox1you may be technically right but god man that is a callous perspective. Finland btw also looks after their homeless much more than the US, and they aren’t nearly facing the same drug problem that Philly is.
@@Goozeeeee Yes that is ice cold but the world is tilting more and more towards that. And Finland can't actually afford to have it as good anymore. Finlands national debt is soon off the charts and heading towards a financial crisis just like greece many years ago.
The beats had it right. The true madness is the people who can stand to ignore this, pretend this despair and misery isn't all around us and go to their cozy 9-5 white collar work and feel special and superior.
@@Davoodoox1 What are you on about, Finland's economic situation is nothing like the Greek sovereign debt crisis and their government is doing a much better job with their budget than the US.
You don't de-humanize people here. You make it real. I feel these people's pain. It's terrible. It's important. I hope we can all see this in our world's and make efforts to make it better. Thank you.
I agree, I think his approach and sincerity is real journalism that I haven't seen in my generation, mainstream media seems to be all sensationalism, whataboutism, and bullshitism
@@jer280 that would be great. But it’s not that easy. cops have families. Disrupting money flow has its consequences. Some are probably also paid. It’s a f-ed up world.
@@JTNugget what are you gonna do to save them? Some of them have been pushed away by their families bc they stole and took advantage of even the ones they love... You can only help those who actually want it, and none of those people wanted it
Incredible journalism man, an informative piece that humanizes everyone involved and whilst there is bias, you clearly state it and it only helps to tell your story. Amazing work.
I've got 2 years clean under my belt and when I see documentaries like this I it just makes me that much more thankful. I was homeless for about 5 years before I decided to get clean when I got septic for the 3rd or 4th time. It's hard to believe I lived much like some of these people but I will never forget what I have overcome.
After 30 plus years in the TRENCHES as a Mental Health Consultant, Outreach Worker, Care Coordinator, etc at the opposite end of the coast I thought NOTHING could be WORST than Skid Row (Los Angeles) I was WRONG! This is HEART-WRENCHING and that’s coming from someone who’s witnessed some of the MOST vile things a human being could experience!!!😢
Skid row is really bad but some drugs like fentanyl made it to the Westcoast after the east coast. Now its everywhere and this poison Tranq will eventually take over Skid row. Its already been popping up in diff parts of Cali and will take over just like Philly.
I've worked doing outreach clinics but nothing like this. Honestly, if all drugs were legalised, taxed and regulated then it'd stop so much suffering and help people to get support to stop using. More harm reduction services would be easier to find funding too. To this day, Edinburgh still has an elevation in HIV+ cases compared with Glasgow. Glasgow City Council approved needle exchanges. Edinburgh's refused until it was far too late with the epidemic.
Well done sir. Well done. Clearly this documentary took an enormous amount of time, editing, and straight up hitting the bricks for the actual, accurate history of the Kensington transformation, with the reasons behind the changes. Thank you for showing how it's done. Great job, I enjoyed your detailed research and direct one on one interviews. You gained a subscriber. I look fwd to more. Coming to you from Jersey.
Hey Andrew your documentaries are becoming more and more qualitative, its incredible to see what you put out as an "amateur". The internet needs this differentiated, nuanced content. Thank you. Greetings from Berlin, Germany. Love to all.
As someone who worked as a doctor in both Philadelphia and Camden right across the river, I really appreciate you for highlighting the issue of addiction in my city, but what I’m extra happy about is how you explored and explained the issues of gentrification and exploitation of these poor communities. It’s just blockbusting for the 21st century, and it’s disgusting. Instead of helping these people, business interests collude with the government to use them as a tool to make a profit
@@curtgavin7845well, unfortunately people like you just are unwilling to do whats necessary to stop ALL of this. keep voting for nanny state, because they have done so well so far amirite? or "do they need just a little more money, and power"? you dont see this in Japan, or S. Korea do you?
I found the ice cream truck song at the end to be particularly poignant, as it’s a rendition of the 1860s folk tune “Little Brown Jug”. It’s a drinking song which has become known as a kid’s song, centered around a man and his wife who both have a drinking problem. The tune of the song is cheery, which is ironically paired with lyrics from the perspective of the man singing about his love for alcohol, unknowing of the hardships it’s causing him. Excellent documentary guys. Was hard to watch at points but extremely moving.
It made me cry : ( In the middle of all the suffering for at least that brief time they were able to get ice cream from the truck w the song playing as if their "inner child' came out to heal if just by a small action such as that.. and that is what is under the surface of the vast majority of addicts, a wounded inner child. You don't have to believe or take my word for it but I know it is the truth for most first hand. This was extremely well done and I truly applaud , commend Andrew Callaghan & team for shedding light on the devastation without exploiting, exposing big picture ideas and history, the how we got here of it all....
The scene with them all cheers'ing their ice cream really hit me. I know it probably sounds silly but it really brought home the idea that we all hold that child like innocence inside us and can't help but smile at the sight of an ice cream cone with friends. At once in their lives they were kids with hopes and dreams who were then led down a dark path. I can only hope they find themselves back on the right path in life.
adults are just grown up kids. When I got to high school and still felt no change, I realized that there is no sudden change that happens that makes one a kid and then an adult.
That was the one that did me in. You become desensitized to all the fucked up shit out there, but once you contrast it with something like that it catches you off guard n' sinks you.
Im an internal medicine resident and will doing a presentation on Xylazine at my hospital this week after seeing this piece. Andrew please keep it up with the excellent journalism. Truly inspiring.
I'm confused how the drug itself could be causing these wild infections. Wouldn't it be bacteria from the unsanitary lifestyle? Another drug linked with that phenomenon is Krokodil in Russia, the addicts there look like a leper colony with limbs rotting off, it's crazy! Perhaps there's some caustic ingredient in the preparation of both those drugs causing an extreme flammatory response?
I have to admit that this is exceptional journalism. Not only is this man putting his life at risk, but he’s exposing himself to so many dangers overall it’s just incredible. Big respect and big salute💯‼️👑🏆💪🏾✌🏾
This is an exceptional documentary. You have addressed difficult issues unflinchingly, but with tact and compassion. There is no hint of ‘poverty porn’ voyeurism. Each individual is thus able to be presented as another human being, many with a complicated history and dealing with significant personal crises. I feel as though I have learnt so much about this subject in the past hour. Thank you for not making the suffering into ‘content’.
I’m not even halfway through this and I can already say this is my favorite video you’ve ever created. Thank you for respectfully bringing attention to systemic problems in America!
He didn’t do anything special with this video several other UA-camrs were there recently he’s just following a trend to try to get relevant again after he raped that girl
I’ve been following the Kensington situation for years and this is literally THE BEST piece of coverage I’ve ever seen. Hats off to you, Andrew and crew! I hope you get some sort of nomination for this.
He is a phenomenal reporter. I remember him from All Gas No Brakes. Anyway, I hope this video reaches as many people as possible, so they can see what’s going on and have more of an awareness to the truth. I hope things change for the better.
This IS the Democrat Dystopia, we gotta get out and vote the commie socialists out of office before its too late.. Vivek 2024! If you havent heard of him Please just listen to him and you will see. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
it makes me realize homeless people and addicts arent robots and naturally disgusting (prior to how i was informed). Theres so much that has been untold and Im glad Andrew is peeling back these societal layers that barely saw the light of day
Even more, you could conduct or have truthful interviews, and don't show shi###. Just to be politically correct and family friendly. Like most youtubers Respect for this man
Me too. Glad I choose not to go harder than soft cocaine. That was hard enough to kick. I knew if I tried anything harder I’d like it too much and get addicted and ruin my life. Seen too many people throw away their lives to drugs. I still smoke marijuana but even that is getting too much. I don’t like that it gives me a cough. Health is more important than a temporary high. I wanna live a long happy life
This was beyond heartbreaking, but also so incredibly beautiful at the same time. This truly proves there is still good out there and seeing it action, seeing humanity working so hard to better the lives of strangers might very well be the most inspirational thing I’ve ever seen.
As a journalism major, "journalists" and news is different. Journalists have a passion for these hard hitting stories and want find out the cause. News are basically talking heads reporting crime daily for a paycheck.
1:00:40 An hour in watching all the trauma, exploitation, and addiction juxtaposed with a scene of smiles and enjoying ice cream. It hits so hard...such a great documentary.
Andrew, you and your team honestly deserve a Pulitzer Prize for your excellence in journalism. This isn’t “content,” this is real journalism that even the likes of Russell Baker, Donald L. Barlett, David Halberstam, Walter Cronkite, or even Tom Brokaw would be envious of.
Yeah i totally believe that he is a drug dealer because that is what drug dealers do invite media to their lairs and reveal the whole operation, and the way how he packs his pistols you can see he is a professional.
@@ivanlasic5318 I agree. He was probably just faking it to be recognised. If I'm ever in Philly and happen to see a guy with a blurred out face and digitally altered voice, I will tell him me and you are onto him.
Sure maybe you can get a tour of his illegal operations and record it. That is so smart because police don't watch you tube and they could never find the location or interrogate those who recorded it. @@NowhereMan7
@@ivanlasic5318 lmao "reveal to whole operation". He didn't reveal anything, just the most obvious basic infos, everyone knows or can imagine. Besides you don't know how much are really facts, thats all up to him what he likes to share. And if you believe he really packs his pistols always like that, you got fooled again. Obviously thats just to show off. Well Sherlock, you almost solved this case, just almost 😂
man... the story of that woman broke my heart. Thank you Andrew so much. I started voluntering at a place to help the homeless here in Germany thanks to your documantaries. I can only say to everyone out there, it is nice to help even just a little!
@@baschoen23 To my knowledge you are only homeless if you are a heavy drug addict or mentally unstable. If one applies the government must give you an apartment. But there are rules, like taking part in trainings, applying for jobs etc. It is to integrate back to society. Last year I spent 6 months in Washington D.C. and LA and thankfully there is much less homelessness here. I live in Mannheim, Germany btw.
Most of the time I feel like I'm dead inside or things just make me angry. But when she said he mum said "think how I felt. Hearing my daughter in pain ruined my high" I just broke down in tears.
Saving souls in God's Kingdom is not small to our Father. God knows you and your effort is not wasted luv. 👍🙋🏻♀️🇨🇦💛💚💛🙏🏻 One soul saved is big in heaven. Ty for your work.
This is your best content so far. This goes deeper and provides fresher and unbiased information than most professional documentaries out there. This channel is a jewel in today's journalism
The dissonant notes of the ice cream truck's tune at the end, reminiscent of a warped dystopian record, served as the perfect outro to the unsettling scenes that unfolded. Yet, amidst the human suffering, there was a poignant beauty in witnessing drug-addicted adults-once innocent children-coming together to enjoy ice cream. You're an asset to the human race Andrew. Much love mate.
Your videos get a bit more haunting each post. It’s sad but it needs to be shown. You’re the only account that posts out of genuine love and concern. Never stop Andrew, I’m wishing you well always.
I live in Philly and feel that most UA-cam videos "documenting" Kensington are just made to exploit the addicts and get clicks. But this is very different, and the self reflection says so much as well as the inclusion of the history of Kensington and the corruption of the city/Temple. Well done, well said, well researched, and love the Schmidt jersey.
This video isn’t 100% true. If you live in Philly you should know that Max’s does not have a parking lot so the “tranq brothers” part is a flat out lie. He is not in their stash house.
You embody what journalism should be about hats off to you sir great film, putting your life on the line to show the people the truth of what life is really like out there without passing any judgement and having utmost respect for people
Its a serioous blight on society and the media that this excellent documentary and analysis is coming from a UA-cam channel with less then 5 staff. Well done Andrew, shine that light where you can.
Seeing everyone get so excited about you buying ice cream for them really struck something deep within me. My mama was an addict, she had her good times and her very bad times but I know she would have loved this honest look at the lifestyle and appreciated that you got everyone a sweet treat to make their day better. You're a standup dude Andrew
Holy shit, the "mom, im okay.. i love you" really hit me. So glad to be on the other side of this disease. My prayers go out to all that are still struggling. Hope is there, I know it's hard to see when everything around you is so dark.
Your day will be made 50% better if you have a list of at least 5-10 things that you're grateful for. It's a blessing not to have the kind of chains on your mind, spirit and psyche that some of these people have. God will bring peace. Be a positive change to the world because so many people need a kind word or a helping hand
It was haunting, to me. The contrast between the truck and the environment is extreme. I think that music would cause flashbacks of some sort for many people if they got out of there.
If you found that wholesome you might have missed the point. That loud nightmare music playing over the scenes of human suffering was intended as a stark contrast. That is the furthest thing from wholesome
Bro it's so freaking crazy that you got these brothers talking. Incredible journalism.
brothers?
Yes we are all Brothers and Sisters here in the 3rdD as he is implying. Those who don't thinks so are more in need of help then these Brothers and Sisters on the streets @@NoLoveinHell
I'm prob in minority when I say this but... I don't blame them. If people choose to use that crap, ultimately, they should have the freedom to. It's on the user to choose to go down that route or not. I'm drug free by choice, no one's holding a gun to my head making me use their drugs.
@@NoLoveinHell they're referring to the Tranq Brothers, the dealers who were interviewed at 15 mins
I see your point but this day and age everyone craves attention. Honestly this might not be two guys that are high up the chain. Theres plenty of stash houses all over Kensington and the entire city of Philly like this. There’s plenty of guys like this.
Shout out to those local guys for looking after Andrew and his team and giving Channel 5 the security space to make these interviews happen. And for looking after the vulnerable people in the neighborhood.
😂
Right they’re amazing
I hope they work as social workers. We need more people like them.
They are black tho
@@dp1488dp tf
This isn’t just “content”. This is real journalism. You’re doing the right thing, Andrew. You’re trying to tell all sides of the story, and you’re doing it in an engaging, informative, yet entertaining way.
100% agree
Based as ever. Odd digg at Ukraine support though.
Real as fuck
Call it "real journalism" solely only after he fully fixes/improves the situation with his massive fuckup that was the entirety of that "Ukraine episode".
I agree, but I can't lie, it is getting annoying trying to find comments that aren't just "this is real journalism"
As a Philadelphia resident this has to be one of the most accurate and comprehensive overview of the situation. Its been happening for years and it keeps getting worse
I'm completely ignorant here, but I'm curious why locals aren't going after these brothers a little harder? I get people are gonna find a way to get fucked up if they really want it but damn it seems like everyone knows where the source is that's ruining so many lives
@@womysyou gotta think Andrew has resources they don't. Everyday life it's hard to group up and just do this shit when everyone is going through their own lives and problems they government keeps us distracted with. I could say the same for you or me in our areas. The cartel control Louisville Ky rn but all the junkies and feins would be pissed if there wasn't coming. Originally the US government stuck a deal wit cartels to monitor terrorist coming into our borders and the us would let them get drugs across but now too many people are dying and getting locked up from a deal our government made happen. It's all sick
When I moved from East Elmhurst NY after my mother passed, my niece told me to take a ride on the El all the way to the end of the line @ Arrott and then work your way to the next stop she said just stay on the platform, don't go to the street look over the platform Auntie and you'll see. I couldn't believe what I saw drug dealers selling drugs, people sleeping on the stairs I worked my way to K&A just looking down from the El platform. I cried because the places I used to shop were long gone and.I hand lived in Philly for yrs😢😢😢 and I was dumfounded when the police were just standing around. While people were shooting up selling drugs it made me sick to my stomach😢😢 😢😢
@@womysWhat do you expect them to do? It wouldn’t even mitigate the problem as you stated, the money would just go into someone else’s pocket.
@@VEDASCOTT-fo3ncbecause the police in Philly (and just about everywhere) are demonized if they actually enforce drug sale / consumption laws. At that point they’re accused of “targeting black men”, and if you arrest the users then they’re just as bad for locking up sick and vulnerable people. This is a perfect case study on what happens when you allow unfettered crime to continue. You can say what you want about the war on drugs, and it was largely pointless, but at least you didn’t have entire city blocks consumed by addicts and dealers.
Man the ice cream trucks going off in the background while in the middle of a hellscape is mad dystopian. Thank you for raising awareness and for your incredible journalism Andrew, don’t ever stop.
Not really dystopian....
@@vrrooooommmm123how is it not? It is absolutely a “community or society that is viewed as bad or frightening”. The childhood-like music ringing through the street of death, despair, an moral degradation. All in the name of greed. And very few will help these struggling individuals.
@@SoMoeYourToe32 because ice cream trucks don't fit the definition of dystopia. The right term would be juxtaposition or dichotomy
Your idea of a hellscape is Philly? LOL
That part had me in tears
Andrew has single handedly taken over the role VICE used to do. Absolute amazing work bringing these stories to us 👍
Without the woke bias as well, he isn't afraid to piss off the left or the right.
vice has done a fairly good job the last year returning to its roots idk what you guys are talking about theyve done some really good stuff lately aswell. and idk what the commenter above is even saying vice goes into warzones and hoods and interviews people it has nothing to do with politics nor has it political folks are the moistest among the population however.
@@tonymante8759 I feel like Vice used to not lean left or right but I recently watched their 2023 recap video and there were definitely a lot of clips in there that made the left look good and right bad. I don't watch their vids regularly tho so maybe that was the only one that was political biased
Has the same exact thought
@@tonymante8759if you think Vice is anywhere near as good as it used to be. You’re probably on tranq
This video is a high point for the channel, you and your entire team should be very proud. The amount of historical context, research, journalistic immersion (almost Gonzo style) are hard to compare to anything else I’ve seen recently. Thank you for this incredible coverage
Also, the ending of this video reminds me of a nightmare and highlights the absolute absurdity of the situation
Agreed, this coverage reminds me of early Michael Moore. He's doing very important work in an effective and entertaining way.
Dude assholes go to k&a every week desperate for content. This is so lame & unoriginal. I live half a mile from here. Theres hundreds and hundreds of youtube videos like this, and have been for over a decade. This is such a fucking lazy video
This is absolutely top notch journalism to the likes I have not seen in a long time. Mad props to the whole team here. Just WOW
@@Ross.t.b03lol holy shit i didn't realise. they're like copies almost of ideas
I grew up here in the 80s-90s. It was nothing like this. Prayers to those all afflicted. They were all once little kids who dreamt of a better life.
Your comment is so kind and you’re so right.These people also have kids, parents, people who do love them. I hope we never loose sight of the reality these are human beings, each with their own individuality and at one time, hopes and dreams. It’s must be such a struggle for them to simply survive for another day.
Yeah 😢it’s so sad, they are just broken.. oh men god bless them
Trust me most if not all of them are still dreaming about a better life
This tranq is fucking demonic almost inescapable liquid shackles for all those who in a likely scenario made the extremely unfortunate decision to try the shit the first time thinking hey it's only one time not realizing this stuff will have your body physically addicted even after the very first time.
Living in the middle of this very spot in the video. It's absolutely heartbreaking having to walk past these people everyday wondering what lead them to this life. They're right once you start if you dont quit quick it's got you for life, and someone at the top is making profit off it. God help those who spread this disease
THIS is what I've been waiting for and hoping Andrew would become. This is, far and way, the most important and profound documentary that this channel has done. This isn't just street videos, it's true journalism during the age of false narratives. Never ever stop.
100% agree, he is a rare light in our dark times
I was thinking the opposite. Andrew was making a lot of conclusions and inserting a lot of his opinions/narratives into this video. Also tons of people have already reported on this and interviewed people on streets, nothing knew is really in this video.
Ya all that history is clearly just opinions/narratives he made up /s. Sounds like you just don't like it cause it differs from your belief system which is YOUR own opinion/narrative. Nice projection though. @@steezboss
Like 555❤❤❤❤❤ sure facts. Universe approved.
@@faethedreamer This video isn’t 100% true. He said he was told to park in the parking lot of Max’s and was given walking directions from there. In Philly, Max’s does not have a parking lot so the “tranq brothers” part is a flat out lie. He is not in their stash house so because of that he loses all credibility. Also, the 10 year tax abatement isn’t a government conspiracy. It was offered to every homeowner in the city. I have the abatement and I live nowhere near Kensington.
The ending actually gave me chills, the happy music over the the people suffering was was dystopian as hell.
Especially because the music was so excruciatingly out of tune
lmfao, i thought i'd never find this comment. glad im not the only one uncomfortable with that part.
The hills of Hollywood are antithesis to the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Lavish neighborhoods inhabited by pleasure-loving white people, abusing drugs in their splendid mansions.
Judgement day will come.
That’s so funny how a certain person copied someone else’s comment. You can tell they had to look up the words meaning by the way they ended up using it. What word? Dystopian
@@TRANSGENDER_EXTERMINATORhaha that name 😂😂
The part where you got them ice cream and you all shared a moment together, not as addicts or reporters, just people on the street having a treat together, genuinely made me tear up.
This is important work.
Same
Sugar is more addictive than cocaine
Same. That part genuinely brought me to tears. 😭 Big fan of your work.
Same here. It felt like a small light in the pitch black dark.
He can read people that's why he is so good in what he is doing... And he noticed that that the woman who took the chance to tell what is inside her when finally someone was listening to her would have a very dangerous day if he just walked off after the interview and let her alone with all those emotions that came to surface... He mastered this situation very well, I have mad respect for this guy...
Right about the 20 min mark i thought to myself, this is one of the best documentation of the Kensington area. You weren't glamourizing the inhumanity and banking on shock value. You helped me understand where and why it is happening in this particular city the hardest. Great content, even with horrible matter.
If you haven’t seen the Vegas tunnels one I would definitely give it a watch. I’m from Philly and lived near here. The last time I was there and it was truly horrific but the way people treated them was worse.
Thank you for allowing homeless women to tell their stories. A lot of people don't know the unique torture they go through on the streets.
10000%. Women everywhere face increased obstacles and hardship and suffering compared to men, and the streets are no different.
@@koalatea8126Maybe not along every single possible dimension, but definitely on the streets and many places elsewhere.
Let's keep the rhetoric realistic to not push away people we can otherwise educate.
Women have options there's no reason to sympathise. They choose to be what they are
@@koalatea8126women do not face more challenges than men, they face different challenges. Don't be so ridiculous.
@@ergot1803 that hardcore role reversal thing does lose tons of support
This man gathered more intel in one documentary than some investigators have gathered in their whole career😂 I love your work, Andrew! This is REAL work!
And straight up ripped off Brandon Buckingham again. F this date r*pist
I love the woman talking about “harm reduction” (in her community)… while simultaneously handing out free needles🤦♂️
*hint hint- STOP ENCOURAGING THIS BEHAVIOR!!!🤬
bull shit. anyone can take pics of the users. go to the corners where the dope is being sold AND FILM THE DEALERS. this is a 2 square block of a very large great city. Heroin has been in this city since the 1600s. Most of these people ARENT FROM THE CITY. They are from the surrounding suburbs. They come here because the heroin is easy to get. Film the dealers not the users. Ask anyone and they will tell you where the sales are going on. Go up E. Street and you will find them.This is the greatest city on the East Coast. These are not city people. When you grow up here you see it and know it isnt for you.
@@MrBLAA hey stranger, sorry but you are completely wrong. what do you think harm reduction means? giving safe paraphernalia to users REDUCES harm and death and these programs have ties to healthcare and recovery programs. You cant force someone to get clean, they have to make that choice. Giving them clean needles in the meantime keeps them alive and reduces transmitted diseases. pretty simple
You can build a career on how deep this story goes. Problem is if you dig any further then what we see here, then the state will destroy you. Absolutely destroy you. Years of pain before an eventual suicide, self-inflected or otherwise. The state don't mess around when you start threatening the very basis of power.
I'd been putting watching this one off for awhile because I had a feeling it would be a difficult watch. I wasn't wrong, but I also think it's one of my favorite pieces you've done so far. I was hoping you would talk to some women on the street and I was so happy you did. After hearing their horrific stories I burst into tears when you went and bought ice cream together. What a sweet moment in the middle of a hellscape. Thank you for your journalism.
I felt the same when he spoke with the women. I started crying when she spoke about her childhood.
I continually find myself in disbelief that Andrew went from like wacky street interviews to doing hard hitting, confronting and legitimate journalism, it’s incredible.
If you call that news
what are you even trying to say?@@supme7558
He's always been about that, and finding great freestylers
Will be historically important footage in the next decades
Taking a page from Peter Santenello's format.
I’m blown away by this coverage and the level of research, the risks, and just the way Andrew can get anyone to open up. I hope it receives the recognition it deserves.
Agreed. He's amazing. Did his research. It took me time to fall asleep going over in my head different periods of times that caused so much pain and worthlessness. Thank you. We should be reminded of those times that brought sadness and despair to so many.
Unfortunately, I had to stop when one of the guys starting talking about his hobby and greed of breeding dogs. He made me sick. People can't feed themselves. How are they going to care for innocent animals. Hopefully, someone will find his garage or apartmentment and check his breeders license. Maybe they'll see this video.
It shouldn’t be surprising or viewed as “just anyone” opening up… Black people are very welcoming and open for dialogue with “anyone,” but the “Anyone” are unfortunately inclined to believe the worse & aren’t open for the same (dialogue).
I think largely it's because he's a good interviewer but even more so. He's a Philly native. All these out of towners coming in to get clicks are seriously risking their lives. Walk down the wrong street or cross a line, you will have serious problems. If you notice 99% of these people doing docs or hits down in Kensington are sticking to Kensington Ave near Allegheny. Which is flooded with cops and cameras. Him going into a trap in North is not what you will see from tourist trying to get clicks of "ZombieLand". I say this as someone who works in Kensington and have lived in areas VERY close to the Ave. This area or anywhere else in Philly isn't somewhere to play games. Everyone is armed from legally owner citizens, to dealers and even the homeless in camps. Every toss off a camp turns up multiple guns and knives.
@@TITA-n-Dimsumyou just want something or someone to be mad at huh? No one mentioned that he was able to get black people to open up. That person was just giving Andrew props for the way he is able to make people feel comfortable to talk on camera, as a lot of people struggling with addiction don't want to talk about it since it's a sensitive subject. And for SOME REASON you had to fuckin bring race into this. Text book race baiting
@@TITA-n-Dimsum...Who said anything about black people, aside from you?
My brother was homeless in Kensington for a bit. Ended up passing away nearby in 2018, overdosed on Fentanyl. Thank you Andrew for covering something so damn important
Sorry to hear that. Condolences.
Yeah, sorry for your loss
Sorry man
So sorry to hear that.😢
RIP to your bro.
It's an honour to recieve netflix quality documentaries for free on UA-cam. You deserve rewards and notirity thank you
It’s not free.
@@MatthewSmith-uf6trit's free
@@MatthewSmith-uf6trdude if he said it’s free then it’s free
@@juswolf22it’s not free. You’re watching ads aren’t you?
@@MatthewSmith-uf6trnope
The greatest piece of journalism I've ever seen on UA-cam
Phenomenal work
I feel like sometimes comments only have likes cause of the verified checkmark
@@froogalitysometimes I feel like people are jealous cuz I have a check mark and they don't
@@jadewinslow7818 sorry but you don't have one
@@froogality feels close to qualifying for a whoosh but I'm not sure on this one. Also what's your thought on the currently most upvoted not having a checkmark then? Kinda feel like winslow hit the nail on the head tho...
I've been a lurker and dont normally comment. I've been watching you since All Gas No Brakes went viral all those years ago. You've evolved and grown as a journalist, and it shows. Even beyond your journalism and videos, the message that is conveyed through your work is powerful.
Keep doing what your doing Andrew, and be safe
Fellow lurker here, but someone who's also followed for so long. I think you speak for many of us. Safe travels Andrew xx
This is hands down one of the best channels on UA-cam, period. Insane journalism, research, depth of coverage. And with every video, it only gets better. Raw and true journalism at its best. Hats off to Andrew and the whole team.
Well it was only a matter of time before young people were sick and tired of Fox and CNN mainstream media.
He'll always be second to Buckingham.
He literally steals all his ideas from other people. Brandon Buckingham's Philly and O-block videos were first and better.
@@Logansf410 bingo! Say it one more time for the weirdo fans of Andy Callahan
Imagine being one of those brain rotted zombies who complain that one person is doing things other people have done somewhere else. Those same brain rotted zombies will then buy an iphone instead of buying the original phone.
The sheer amount of parties profiting off the addicts is staggering. Realtors, Dealers, Cartels, Content creators, even Ice cream trucks! This is the darkest form of American nihilism. I’m not religious, but this seems like a spiritual issue as much as anything.
Yes it is spiritual, drugs have a demon name
Don't forget the "harm reduction" charlatans. This is demonic.
Andrew knocked it out of the atmosphere in his breakdown of the 1800's-1900's... this history is true for many of the northern cities. You've done a seriously great job Ch5, thank you
andrew's a high IQ genius
Andrew needs to choose go with the WEF or go against them. It seems he upset a balance.
That interview with the 2 women at the end was horrifying, and then to finish out with that dystopian section with the ice cream truck literally felt like a horror movie. Great cinematography and story boarding, keep doing the lords work Andrew and channel 5
Such good cinematography
editor was popping off
I don't think you know what storyboarding is
absolute amazing work for the channel 5 guys
Bad things happen to people
Imagine my shock
The growth in this channel is unparalleled. I’m in Portland with 14 months clean off of fentanyl and it is so refreshing to see some media coverage that comes across honest and with integrity. You all should be seriously proud of the work you’re doing.
Hey dude, congrats on those 14 months. I wish you all the best and hope you live your best life💛
Good and bad can only coexist with one another. If bad moments come again at least try to control it as best as you can. Meaning if you see things are going bad at least have some control. I pray you stay forever clean. I pray everyone would be free from addiction of these dangerous drugs.
Amazing job staying clean man! Keep it up what ever you do 🤘🎉
Congrats and god bless you mate.
Congratulations on 14 months, stay strong and most importantly stay safe 🍻
Just bumped into your channel, and can positively say, I have never enjoyed journalism quite like this. You do a superb job at story telling and made me feel so much compassion .... May the powers that be make everything better 🙏 thank you
philly cheesesteak
They do, but they put out more garbage because there's a 24/7 news cycle to upkeep and trash gets more clicks and views
Too much red tape. You ever heard the saying “too many chefs in the kitchen”? It’s that but with things like shareholders and executives. Also the news is over produced which makes it feel a lot more disconnected.
No corrupt "News" organization will fund a poorly paid journalist to do that. Once the project proposal makes it to the execs, it's immediately rejected cause it goes against the bigger agenda at play.
*modern american journalism
Ask yourself who owned those mainstream news media outlets and in that you’ll find your answer on why they don’t cover stories like this.
This is what Vice used to be in their highlight years. Great videos recently man, one of the few UA-camrs I constantly watch when new videos come out.
Man Vice fell of hard.
@@RedlineA2Y145why 😢😢
Money/greed. They shifted from good journalism to making as much "content" as possible. They ruined a lot of their reputation with said content, a lot of clickbait/woke stuff.@@ainzstainton9766
@@ainzstainton9766 politics, got to big. corporations with agendas got ahold of them. They push a biased narrative now.
@@ainzstainton9766Vice didn't actually have journalists working for them as employees. Just paid them off the records....if at all, depending on what info Vice still needed from them.
They would just find young, eager...up and coming journalists who would interview people and go places most people wouldn't dare walk into. Then tell them they'd cover all of the expenses for these young journalists basically straight out of college who were trying to get put on the map and become recognized in the journalism community...and at the time Vice could definitely get them their "big break" in their career if they bought your story and posted it on their platform.
Then they would stay in contact with this person all through whatever project they were working on to get access to their sources and basically just steal their entire story and all the hard work that came with it, and nobody would know the difference since the journalists who were willing to go the extra mile and work the hardest were not yet well known (Hence why they were basically tricked from the beginning into thinking Vice already had plans to buy their story, but once Vice got what connections and info they needed to film and interview the people they needed to get the story from....they'd just ghost these hard working journalists who hadn't yet made a name for themselves.
So then if they tried to come out and say that Vice stole their story on Twitter or something ...people would just be like "who and what is this random young no-name guy/girl talking about?"
There's obviously more to the whole story, but that's the main gist of it. Which you can obviously tell is true since even when Vice was in their prime...they still didn't have any employees on their payroll. (which for a company worth multi billion dollars at the time one would think a company like that would have their own journalists or videographers on their payroll as employees)
but then whenever Vice uploaded a massively watched documentary or popular multi-episode limited series story. it almost always had a journalist that hadn't been seen before on any previous stories, and usually didn't appear on too many other stories afterwards.
Please don't ever change your style of journalism. It is pure gold
They censored the fight. The actual good part. No that's bad journalism.
@@Fischjesichtwhy do you need to see that fight
@@ItBeThatWaySometimes Because it's entertaining, they don't care what the reason behind it was, they just think, "Oh damn, he's getting his ass kicked.. where's the popcorn" it's sad, but you know... it be that way sometimes
@@Fischjesicht blame youtube for that, they would 100% take it down if he didn't censor it
Maybe get the camera girl to wear protective Close when going to the drug house. 17:38 😮
The way you humanized these people and fostered empathy is amazing. Wow. This is what journalism is supposed to be.
Channel 5's ability to connect decades of American history to real life manifestations today is what "learning history" should be all about. I watch these seeking entertainment but always leave feeling so educated.
I couldn't agree more.
Glazing
Another Jew race baiting for the blacks. He’d rather talk to morons on the street than actual experts on the subjects to paint a narrative.
This was by far the best documentary I’ve seen on Kensington
Hands DOWN.
💯
A more complete version would include when Kensington was one of the industrial hubs of Philadelphia. That would mean doing real research with vintage photos going back a century showing factories.
@@yvonneplant9434 so did you not watch the video? bc he talked about that
@@yvonneplant9434 Maybe watch the whole thing before commenting? He talks about it about half way through.
Absolutely agreed
Andrew this is some of your craziest work. Really appreciate what you do.
What an amazing documentary and amazing self observation about the content.
Went from silliness to the best interviewer. Well done Andrew and team
Good on you guys. This is journalism. Non sensationalised, straight up journalism. The history you provided actually gave context to the current problem.. Its still one of the darkest things I have ever seen, but you humanised the issues and took it away from poverty tourism into current affairs. As an Australian harm reduction advocate, this doco helped me actually understand the systemic issues. Curiosity over judgement.. Much respect.
It's very sensationalized. They're trying to say that abscesses and sepsis is somehow unique to xylazine. It is not. It is a result of lack of access to clean injection materials. One chemical is not inherently less sterile than the next.
This is pure sensationalism.
@@Rollmops94why do u say that?
Yeah because playing sad music as soon as someone starts telling a sad story isn't textbook sensationalism.
Journalism has an editorial responsibility. Andrew consulted a dermatologist who focuses on cosmetics to understand more about an infectious disease. She erroneously states that tranq causes infection. I appreciate this piece, but to pretend this elevates journalistic standards is nakedly, irrationally antiestablishment.
i’m a nurse in philly, and i was surprised to see my CPL email a link to an andrew callahan video to the staff on my unit. i appreciate you for raising awareness of the traq epidemic in the city. thank you!
You want a medal for being a janitor
God bless and keep you safe and well in your good work❤
Thank you for what you do.
@@Melnokina.-.What?
@@Melnokina.-.projecting much
How much y’all wanna bet this kid talking shit doesn’t even have a source of income
@@DabsOnDabs 😂😂😂 that's why I made sure to take something in uni that won't make me a janitor
This is by far the best documentary this team has released. I'm blown away. Lived in Philly since I was 15 and always knew that K&A was a hell hole, but never really knew the backstory. Side note, the Mr. Frosty part was awesome. Used to get that all the time back in the day lol.
Mr frosty is the shit for real 😅 from Mayfair.
I went to SJU and when I was in school K&A was awful but it was nothing like this.
This documentary needs to be showed in schools. Bravo Andrew.
After seeing how Andrew contacted the trank brothers, actually followed their directions to meet them, getting in their headquarters and hold a long conversation with them, I have nothing but respect for the C5 crew's commitment to the project. Not many people would manage to find their way into these situations, let alone consciously walk into such shady environments. It's unreal to me.
Massive respect for all of the people involved in this channel
Yeah dude, this is the pinnacle of journalism. Andrew and his team put themselves in danger just to ensure they could encapsulate the full story. I couldn't even imagine walking into a kingpins HQ. This is why people will remember the name of C5.
Yeah but he’s saying they have a monopoly on the tranq in Philly. Why doesn’t C5 just call the cops? They could significantly reduce the problem, right?
And then get killed for snitching because he was clearly a contact....and then someone else steps in anyways...come on man. Think 1-2 steps past your first thought...@@arabwaluigi5248
@@arabwaluigi5248 it's not their role to distribute justice. They are strictly there to tell a story. If they were to call the cops, it would discredit them as an unbiased viewpoint of the real world. Who would want to talk to C5 if they're known to put common folk behind bars?
@@arabwaluigi5248because it's a trust thing. His job is to report and document
It's been wild to see the evolution of All gas/Channel 5, from goofy, awkward street interviews to actual hard-hitting journalism. Love to see it man, keep doing what you do!
Keep doing what he does except for the sexual assaults, right?
Definitely agree: while I love the earlier stuff (essentially allowing people to make a fool of themselves), Andrew’s totally evolved to making insightful and thought provoking content with deep, genuine, and objective social commentary! Kudos to you Andrew: keep growing/evolving!!
That’s how a lot of people that blow up make it they have entertaining fun content and then when they have the following they wanted they do what they wanted to do from the beginning
It's still funny... seeing these junkies blame everything but themselves is as funny and entertaining as drunk frat boys yelling "show me your butthole!"
Andrew Callahan you are a national treasure. You do not exploit these people. You respect them and treat them as humans. You are delivering all of the substance about the history of these areas that none of the other channels are. Your videos are absolutely ESSENTIAL for society. Thank you
Either way he’s another UA-camr making $$ off others suffering under the guise of caring
@@Jamesstan24- EXACTLY.
Don’t thank this producer of poverty porn. Andrew’s also an accused rapist; he shouldn’t even be on any social media platforms without some type of disclaimer at min.
@@Jamesstan24 He's doing real journalism. Should journalists not be paid for their work? What an ignorant take. If anything bad is reported on no one can make money off their work reporting on it?
national my ass! he is a cosmopolitan treasure!!!
@@Jamesstan24 There is a difference between making money on sensationalism, stupidity and stretched facts and making money on such reports as here. You can see that he has put a lot of work into it, and he fully deserves the money for it. He is a journalist by education and does what he was studied to do. If he made money in some big news service, instead of UA-cam, would you feel better? Or does it bother you in general that he makes money from his work? Maybe you would find yourself in communism if it bothers you? Because your approach is idiotic.
Found ur channel thru vice and ive been binging for a whole day now. Ive seen some "content" on Kensington before but this is real journalism. Ur background as a student in journalism shows in ur videos, its always very informative.
The way you humanize & educate never ceases to amaze. This is one of the most captivating documentaries I’ve ever seen. Thank you for making this Andrew.
Andrew, as a Philadelphian and family member of a recovering opioid addict, I want to personally thank you for the work you do and the spotlight you have shown on these peoples' lives. You're doing God's work - please, never stop!
*Totally Agree 💯%*
I Also Hate when Some People Try To Lump ANDREW & His Team In Together With the Likes Of *Adam22,NoJumper,&VladTv* Calling Him A CULTURE VULTURE It Makes Me Sick He's Nothing Like Those Channels WhatseverCOMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THEM &in his own Land & ALSO UNLIKE THEM & MOST OTHER CHANNELS *_ANDREW & HIS TEAM DO TONES OF WORK AFTERWARDS TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED "OFF CAMERAS_* I Know this for a fact 💯% Really Good People Andrew & Channel 5 team they deserve AllTheRespect & Support From People , I Wish Them All The Best Going Toward & Hope Others Regonise & Realise The Good In Them MUCH APPRECIATE THEM & YOUR COMMENT ALSO💯%🙏 *🙇🍀from Dublin, Ireland🍀🙏*
@@patmax9005dawg why you doing all that
I love both of yall's energy and passion on this topic keep it up king's👑👑
No hes doing human work gids not real but look what humams can do when motivated
@@supme7558 yes of course, it's a saying
You covered so much ground and didn't spare criticizing content creators. The fact that you grew up near there and your unbelievable ability to respect and gain trust from your interviewees and put everything into context is simply amazing. Light years above other teams and content creators. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Respect!!!
This video isn’t 100% true. In Philly, Max’s does not have a parking lot so the “tranq brothers” part is a flat out lie. He is not in their stash house so because of that he loses credibility.
@@ABrooksCupid
Yeah obviously. Noone in their right mind would openly mention the area they met the tranq bros. That would be self-incriminating.
Duh
@@domovancan You would think it would be “duh” but there are people in the comments who think I’m making it up and hating on the documentary. I live in Philly.
I wish he would have outed Drones r eagles his utube channel pretends to help with wound care. He get donations from subscribers gives away a few and sells the rest. He's making all utubers truly trying to help look bad. Hopefully Utube takes him down asap
One of the finest journalistic pieces i have seen in a long time. Very informative. Tragic and a such tremendous feeling of helplessness.
Holy hell. This is horrifying. And really amazing work. Stay safe, Andrew. You’re really sticking your neck out for this story.
As someone who has frequented these streets and have seen the damage and pain firsthand.. I am shocked at how well made this documentary is. You managed to capture the actual feeling of being there and did it in a way that did not degrade anyone. The amount of information I learned from this documentary, even though I’ve been in these streets myself, blew my mind. You are doing amazing work and I hope you make it all the way. I’ll be watching. Good work.
Do you never get any decent winter in that place to naturally clean it? There is a reason why the homelessness is so low in Finland for example...
@@Davoodoox1you may be technically right but god man that is a callous perspective. Finland btw also looks after their homeless much more than the US, and they aren’t nearly facing the same drug problem that Philly is.
@@Goozeeeee Yes that is ice cold but the world is tilting more and more towards that. And Finland can't actually afford to have it as good anymore. Finlands national debt is soon off the charts and heading towards a financial crisis just like greece many years ago.
The beats had it right. The true madness is the people who can stand to ignore this, pretend this despair and misery isn't all around us and go to their cozy 9-5 white collar work and feel special and superior.
@@Davoodoox1 What are you on about, Finland's economic situation is nothing like the Greek sovereign debt crisis and their government is doing a much better job with their budget than the US.
You don't de-humanize people here. You make it real. I feel these people's pain. It's terrible. It's important. I hope we can all see this in our world's and make efforts to make it better. Thank you.
I agree, I think his approach and sincerity is real journalism that I haven't seen in my generation, mainstream media seems to be all sensationalism, whataboutism, and bullshitism
I mean the craziest thing is how easily he found the brothers, and apparently cops can't do some off duty work to take them out of the world
@@jer280 that would be great. But it’s not that easy. cops have families. Disrupting money flow has its consequences. Some are probably also paid. It’s a f-ed up world.
They're dehumanized because nobody here has any interest in helping save their fellow man.
@@JTNugget what are you gonna do to save them? Some of them have been pushed away by their families bc they stole and took advantage of even the ones they love... You can only help those who actually want it, and none of those people wanted it
Incredible journalism man, an informative piece that humanizes everyone involved and whilst there is bias, you clearly state it and it only helps to tell your story.
Amazing work.
I've got 2 years clean under my belt and when I see documentaries like this I it just makes me that much more thankful. I was homeless for about 5 years before I decided to get clean when I got septic for the 3rd or 4th time. It's hard to believe I lived much like some of these people but I will never forget what I have overcome.
All my respect to you man! Cant imagine what you went through.
Hell yeah man! Look into lucid dreaming, it'll lead to a safe high.
Proud of you!! Keep going
Congrats man
Good on you
After 30 plus years in the TRENCHES as a Mental Health Consultant, Outreach Worker, Care Coordinator, etc at the opposite end of the coast I thought NOTHING could be WORST than Skid Row (Los Angeles) I was WRONG! This is HEART-WRENCHING and that’s coming from someone who’s witnessed some of the MOST vile things a human being could experience!!!😢
Smh
Same, case worker here 😞
Skid row is really bad but some drugs like fentanyl made it to the Westcoast after the east coast. Now its everywhere and this poison Tranq will eventually take over Skid row. Its already been popping up in diff parts of Cali and will take over just like Philly.
Thank you for having a kind heart.
I've worked doing outreach clinics but nothing like this. Honestly, if all drugs were legalised, taxed and regulated then it'd stop so much suffering and help people to get support to stop using.
More harm reduction services would be easier to find funding too.
To this day, Edinburgh still has an elevation in HIV+ cases compared with Glasgow. Glasgow City Council approved needle exchanges. Edinburgh's refused until it was far too late with the epidemic.
Best work you’ve done yet! Highly applaud this level of effort and authenticity put into this, you just don’t see this anymore
Well done sir. Well done. Clearly this documentary took an enormous amount of time, editing, and straight up hitting the bricks for the actual, accurate history of the Kensington transformation, with the reasons behind the changes. Thank you for showing how it's done. Great job, I enjoyed your detailed research and direct one on one interviews. You gained a subscriber. I look fwd to more. Coming to you from Jersey.
Hey Andrew your documentaries are becoming more and more qualitative, its incredible to see what you put out as an "amateur". The internet needs this differentiated, nuanced content. Thank you. Greetings from Berlin, Germany. Love to all.
Once I've met another guy with a Channel 5 shirt at an art exhibition in Berlin...- wish we had such journalism around Germany as well
sucks that he sexually harassed women and never took accountability
Andrew does this for a living so he's not an amateur by definition. UA-cam can be as good a platform as TV nowadays
Beschweren kann man sich da normalerweise eher nicht!
@@thomascheckie2394 sucks that you were a dick when you were a kid and never took accountability.
As someone who worked as a doctor in both Philadelphia and Camden right across the river, I really appreciate you for highlighting the issue of addiction in my city, but what I’m extra happy about is how you explored and explained the issues of gentrification and exploitation of these poor communities. It’s just blockbusting for the 21st century, and it’s disgusting. Instead of helping these people, business interests collude with the government to use them as a tool to make a profit
if you can make a profit off of dirt. sell dirt.
@@sentryogmixmasterHuman beings aren't dirt.
@@rowanmelton7643i beg to differ.
@@sentryogmixmasterand we can all go to hell in a little rowboat together, content we lived the worst lives we could. What a worldview.
@@curtgavin7845well, unfortunately people like you just are unwilling to do whats necessary to stop ALL of this. keep voting for nanny state, because they have done so well so far amirite? or "do they need just a little more money, and power"? you dont see this in Japan, or S. Korea do you?
Andrew's growth as a journalist is out of this world. Congrats man, and thank you for the contribution
Is that the same as Krocodil??
@@TradBarbie Two different substances with similar effects. Krokodil is Desomorphine while Tranq is Xylazine. Both produce necrosis
Absolutely flawless journalism. Truly incredible.
I found the ice cream truck song at the end to be particularly poignant, as it’s a rendition of the 1860s folk tune “Little Brown Jug”. It’s a drinking song which has become known as a kid’s song, centered around a man and his wife who both have a drinking problem. The tune of the song is cheery, which is ironically paired with lyrics from the perspective of the man singing about his love for alcohol, unknowing of the hardships it’s causing him.
Excellent documentary guys. Was hard to watch at points but extremely moving.
Even more poignant when you realize the song was initially published in Philadelphia as well
The name of the other song used is pretty funny
It made me cry : ( In the middle of all the suffering for at least that brief time they were able to get ice cream from the truck w the song playing as if their "inner child' came out to heal if just by a small action such as that.. and that is what is under the surface of the vast majority of addicts, a wounded inner child. You don't have to believe or take my word for it but I know it is the truth for most first hand. This was extremely well done and I truly applaud , commend Andrew Callaghan & team for shedding light on the devastation without exploiting, exposing big picture ideas and history, the how we got here of it all....
@@ashleymarie5233 With rocks
The scene with them all cheers'ing their ice cream really hit me. I know it probably sounds silly but it really brought home the idea that we all hold that child like innocence inside us and can't help but smile at the sight of an ice cream cone with friends. At once in their lives they were kids with hopes and dreams who were then led down a dark path. I can only hope they find themselves back on the right path in life.
adults are just grown up kids. When I got to high school and still felt no change, I realized that there is no sudden change that happens that makes one a kid and then an adult.
That was the one that did me in. You become desensitized to all the fucked up shit out there, but once you contrast it with something like that it catches you off guard n' sinks you.
The life addicts are the most broken children you will ever find. Responsible behavior is what separates an actual adult from a kid-like ways
Yea healthy humans don't always feel like kids but traumatized kids do often
you’re right it does sound silly 😂
Im an internal medicine resident and will doing a presentation on Xylazine at my hospital this week after seeing this piece. Andrew please keep it up with the excellent journalism. Truly inspiring.
Including your discussion with the dermatologist and will cite you appropriately!
@@chandlermssteelecite* lol
@@EluneMusic whoops lol
@@chandlermssteele*will be doing
I'm confused how the drug itself could be causing these wild infections. Wouldn't it be bacteria from the unsanitary lifestyle? Another drug linked with that phenomenon is Krokodil in Russia, the addicts there look like a leper colony with limbs rotting off, it's crazy! Perhaps there's some caustic ingredient in the preparation of both those drugs causing an extreme flammatory response?
I have to admit that this is exceptional journalism. Not only is this man putting his life at risk, but he’s exposing himself to so many dangers overall it’s just incredible. Big respect and big salute💯‼️👑🏆💪🏾✌🏾
This is an exceptional documentary. You have addressed difficult issues unflinchingly, but with tact and compassion. There is no hint of ‘poverty porn’ voyeurism. Each individual is thus able to be presented as another human being, many with a complicated history and dealing with significant personal crises. I feel as though I have learnt so much about this subject in the past hour. Thank you for not making the suffering into ‘content’.
I’m not even halfway through this and I can already say this is my favorite video you’ve ever created. Thank you for respectfully bringing attention to systemic problems in America!
He didn’t do anything special with this video several other UA-camrs were there recently he’s just following a trend to try to get relevant again after he raped that girl
This is the result of capitalism. The holy grail of america.
I’ve been following the Kensington situation for years and this is literally THE BEST piece of coverage I’ve ever seen. Hats off to you, Andrew and crew! I hope you get some sort of nomination for this.
I agree 💯
He is a phenomenal reporter. I remember him from All Gas No Brakes.
Anyway, I hope this video reaches as many people as possible, so they can see what’s going on and have more of an awareness to the truth. I hope things change for the better.
He criticized the tranq dealers for their crime by saying they make excuses then literally gave excuses for the people in California???
@@ngonzales3781tranq dealer vs retail theft are not the same lol
Go visit
It’s chill
This is the best piece of journalism I have seen about Kensington. Subscribed.
Kensington feels like something that should only exist in a dystopian movie
Man like Tommy g 🙌🏻
America is a dystopia
We are in one.
Yeah the US is pretty dystopian. Like 3-4 exits up the highway from Kensington are multi million dollar homes.
This IS the Democrat Dystopia, we gotta get out and vote the commie socialists out of office before its too late.. Vivek 2024! If you havent heard of him Please just listen to him and you will see. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Andrew deserves major respect for conducting non-judgmental interviews. His approach makes people feel valued and heard when he speaks.
it makes me realize homeless people and addicts arent robots and naturally disgusting (prior to how i was informed). Theres so much that has been untold and Im glad Andrew is peeling back these societal layers that barely saw the light of day
His easy dismissal as conspiracy of the ideas of the black men he interviewed seems to go against that proposition.
Even more, you could conduct or have truthful interviews, and don't show shi###. Just to be politically correct and family friendly. Like most youtubers
Respect for this man
He def leans left. He selects what and what not to show. Regardless, it’s good people are seeing this.
Bud saying hello to his mother and telling her he's safe was so sad. I hope he gets the help he needs and his mother sees him.
He's "okay" for now, but obviously he's got the skin necrosis which will lead to death. Yikes!
Yeah that one got me too
may i ask for the timestamp?
1:53
That struck me also as a mom😢
This channel changes people. Thank you for your work. How can I make a difference in the problems in Philadelphia? It feels so overwhelming.
THIS is the real news. Thanks, Andrew and the rest of the team. As a former addict, I appreciate this content.
Me too. Glad I choose not to go harder than soft cocaine. That was hard enough to kick. I knew if I tried anything harder I’d like it too much and get addicted and ruin my life. Seen too many people throw away their lives to drugs. I still smoke marijuana but even that is getting too much. I don’t like that it gives me a cough. Health is more important than a temporary high. I wanna live a long happy life
How did you get out? If you don't mind.
I'm 31 and had 3 seizures in the past 4 months I'm 20 days clean from 18years of opoid use. 🎉 standing strong
Stay Strong sister. You’re doing this for you, & your life will be better.
❤
All the best! Stay atrong❤
Praise God. 😊
You got this!
Wow. That ending with the ice cream. That just elevated the whole show to a new level. Tragic poetry. Honestly had me in tears.
This was beyond heartbreaking, but also so incredibly beautiful at the same time. This truly proves there is still good out there and seeing it action, seeing humanity working so hard to better the lives of strangers might very well be the most inspirational thing I’ve ever seen.
Wow, I wish "real news companies" would produce content like this...
As a journalism major, "journalists" and news is different. Journalists have a passion for these hard hitting stories and want find out the cause.
News are basically talking heads reporting crime daily for a paycheck.
Don't you see? This is a real news channel!
7:54 when she was talking about debridement to the bone. that was enough for me. made me quiver.
This is real news
News channels are not doing whole documentaries dude.
1:00:40 An hour in watching all the trauma, exploitation, and addiction juxtaposed with a scene of smiles and enjoying ice cream. It hits so hard...such a great documentary.
That truck shot saying “Liberty Ice Cream” legit sent me. 😢
It was very heartbreaking
Yes. It was really moving and delivering all the dissonance
Andrew, you and your team honestly deserve a Pulitzer Prize for your excellence in journalism. This isn’t “content,” this is real journalism that even the likes of Russell Baker, Donald L. Barlett, David Halberstam, Walter Cronkite, or even Tom Brokaw
would be envious of.
Absolutely ! … fantastic work for sure … I’ve never even heard of tranq… that’s just BRUTAL
100 %
Awesome job
What a beautifully done documentary. Informative and interesting! Andrew you hit so many great points. This is art
This guy has the balls to go up to the ones that distribute the drugs and interview them, hats off to him.
Yeah i totally believe that he is a drug dealer because that is what drug dealers do invite media to their lairs and reveal the whole operation, and the way how he packs his pistols you can see he is a professional.
@@ivanlasic5318when he said he liked nice cars and said a jeep 🤣
@@ivanlasic5318 I agree. He was probably just faking it to be recognised. If I'm ever in Philly and happen to see a guy with a blurred out face and digitally altered voice, I will tell him me and you are onto him.
Sure maybe you can get a tour of his illegal operations and record it. That is so smart because police don't watch you tube and they could never find the location or interrogate those who recorded it. @@NowhereMan7
@@ivanlasic5318 lmao "reveal to whole operation". He didn't reveal anything, just the most obvious basic infos, everyone knows or can imagine.
Besides you don't know how much are really facts, thats all up to him what he likes to share.
And if you believe he really packs his pistols always like that, you got fooled again. Obviously thats just to show off.
Well Sherlock, you almost solved this case, just almost 😂
man... the story of that woman broke my heart. Thank you Andrew so much. I started voluntering at a place to help the homeless here in Germany thanks to your documantaries. I can only say to everyone out there, it is nice to help even just a little!
What is the homeless situation and public resources currently like in Germany, and may I ask what city/area you live in?
Much love to Germany from over here in Alaska ❤
@@baschoen23 To my knowledge you are only homeless if you are a heavy drug addict or mentally unstable. If one applies the government must give you an apartment. But there are rules, like taking part in trainings, applying for jobs etc. It is to integrate back to society.
Last year I spent 6 months in Washington D.C. and LA and thankfully there is much less homelessness here. I live in Mannheim, Germany btw.
Most of the time I feel like I'm dead inside or things just make me angry. But when she said he mum said "think how I felt. Hearing my daughter in pain ruined my high" I just broke down in tears.
Saving souls in God's Kingdom is not small to our Father. God knows you and your effort is not wasted luv. 👍🙋🏻♀️🇨🇦💛💚💛🙏🏻 One soul saved is big in heaven. Ty for your work.
This episode deserves a Peabody award for journalism. I learned so much about my city through this. Incredible.
Same dude. I knew little of the history
There are so many other videos on Kensington that have done a way better job of breaking down the issue lmao
@@sunnydays405you got a link for any of em or nah?
@sunnydays405 lmao no there aren't. There plenty of exploitation streams but ain't nobody pinpoint the big picture problem like callahan
Straight up. This along with the SF series has been eye-opening and for the overwhelming most part leaves politics at the door
This report has it all. Thank you, Andrew. WoW.
This is your best content so far. This goes deeper and provides fresher and unbiased information than most professional documentaries out there. This channel is a jewel in today's journalism
The dissonant notes of the ice cream truck's tune at the end, reminiscent of a warped dystopian record, served as the perfect outro to the unsettling scenes that unfolded. Yet, amidst the human suffering, there was a poignant beauty in witnessing drug-addicted adults-once innocent children-coming together to enjoy ice cream. You're an asset to the human race Andrew. Much love mate.
Wow, well said.
@@philosophik1267 i'd like to thank chatgpt for the descriptive rewrite of my original comment.
@@aestasis for real? Omg. Too funny
The dope is the only thing making them want ice cream
its all fake
Your videos get a bit more haunting each post. It’s sad but it needs to be shown. You’re the only account that posts out of genuine love and concern. Never stop Andrew, I’m wishing you well always.
whats haunting is how Andrew sexually abused women and got away with it
@@thomascheckie2394Andrew will be huge, the king of documentaries and film… like harvey weinstein 🤭
Fantastic documentary, the last shot with the ice cream truck melody was perfect 👌.
I live in Philly and feel that most UA-cam videos "documenting" Kensington are just made to exploit the addicts and get clicks. But this is very different, and the self reflection says so much as well as the inclusion of the history of Kensington and the corruption of the city/Temple. Well done, well said, well researched, and love the Schmidt jersey.
This video isn’t 100% true. If you live in Philly you should know that Max’s does not have a parking lot so the “tranq brothers” part is a flat out lie. He is not in their stash house.
This is hardcore and true journalism. You’re the best in the world, Andrew. Thanks for all the hard work you put in bro
Nah, stating tiktok is a psyop without showing any type of evidence is not journalism.
stating tiktok is a psyop is barely even a controversial take to people who use it lol @@danielcaldwell1110
@@danielcaldwell1110 okay bud
Finally he criticized progressice policy, china and was promoting conspiracies against the government. Being accused of SA really opens your eyes huh.
@@danielcaldwell1110bro had his dear TikTok put in question and proceeded to dismiss everything else. Kind of proves the point lmfao
Andrew is a treasure. Doing God's work. Protect this man. He's one of few true journalists left. Honest and very human.
Facts. How can we truly protect him?
He's a sexual predator who needs to be monitored. google it.
@@josiahamaze I think the woman he abused need protecting more than him
You embody what journalism should be about hats off to you sir great film, putting your life on the line to show the people the truth of what life is really like out there without passing any judgement and having utmost respect for people
Its a serioous blight on society and the media that this excellent documentary and analysis is coming from a UA-cam channel with less then 5 staff. Well done Andrew, shine that light where you can.
Someone say my name?
Seeing everyone get so excited about you buying ice cream for them really struck something deep within me. My mama was an addict, she had her good times and her very bad times but I know she would have loved this honest look at the lifestyle and appreciated that you got everyone a sweet treat to make their day better. You're a standup dude Andrew
He's from country cork ... his grandfather I mean that makes so much sense pure cork head on him
The icecream segment was both bone chilling and geniously filmed/edited. Amazing journalism as always
Bone chilling is the right word. The contrast is staggering
as someone who's never liked that ice cream truck sound, that segment gave it a demonic (if there are demons) type of connotation.
So glad to have found your channel, this is top notch journalism mixed with history lessons 👍🏽 Actual journalism instead of activism!
This doc hit hard and close to home on many levels. There's a lot of truth here. Well done, Mr. Callaghan.
the upper class Americans: but...but...we got Apple, and speceX....
Holy shit, the "mom, im okay.. i love you" really hit me. So glad to be on the other side of this disease. My prayers go out to all that are still struggling. Hope is there, I know it's hard to see when everything around you is so dark.
Seriously so glad we got out before this
Your day will be made 50% better if you have a list of at least 5-10 things that you're grateful for. It's a blessing not to have the kind of chains on your mind, spirit and psyche that some of these people have. God will bring peace. Be a positive change to the world because so many people need a kind word or a helping hand
Heeeey! Congratulations on that! Proud of you. And same! ❤❤❤
you soft
@@marcscott7382 you hard
This documentary feels like it needs to win a journalism award. 🏆
I hope Andrew never receives the highest honor in journalism... getting murdered by the CIA.
agreed!
100%
its the opposite to what tyler oliviera is doing
and i think thats intentional
It's as if Andrew educated an entire generation about Kensington for the first time
Thank you for your comprehensive look at all aspects involved in creating these societal problems while treating the humans involved with respect.
Andrew buying everyone ice cream at the end was the most wholesome thing I’ve ever seen. Best journalist in the game.
The cheerful, nostalgic sound of the ice cream truck in the background of that hellscape was such a good shot.
was also the most dystopian thing i've seen
It was haunting, to me. The contrast between the truck and the environment is extreme.
I think that music would cause flashbacks of some sort for many people if they got out of there.
Andrew dont know you little bro 💀
If you found that wholesome you might have missed the point. That loud nightmare music playing over the scenes of human suffering was intended as a stark contrast. That is the furthest thing from wholesome