Al Diamond’s Star Maps kids (1976)

More unused raw footage from the 1976 Frank Cavestani doc “Making It In Hollywood” talking to Al Diamond’s Star Maps kids, who would sometimes work along side sex workers down a seedier Sunset Boulevard. I was worried that the kids were exploited but from what I’ve read it sounds like Al was a great guy and mentor to 1000s of kids over the years. Diamond or Al Bernay died in 2008.

[@TheVeganHere]

I worked for Al first in 1970 until the early 80's. I started when I was 10 years old. He was one of the best people I ever knew. I learned so much about being a good person from Al. He was a wonderful man.

[@AndrewPatrickRalston]

Thats great to hear. I'd love to see a documentary or narrative about Al and the kids.

[@robinkmedia]

Is he still around?