early 2000 movie. main plot is two junkie brothers one is clean now to get cross town to see their mother while avoiding gangs. junkie brother has long hair. in one scene the junkie-brother is getting cleaned up and a shower before going to see mother. possible new york city. it is not the basketball diaries. it is not Requiem for a Dream. it is not The Panic in Needle Park. it is not Last Exit to Brooklyn