"Should be required viewing for every citizen." -- Christian Science Monitor
Tender and eye-opening, Waging A Living takes an unwavering look at America's working poor - people who play by the rules but never seem to get ahead.
Over three years, we see the heartbreaking struggles of four hard-working, charismatic individuals as they strive for their piece of the American Dream but only find low wages, dead end jobs, and a tattered safety net in their way. As they raise children, try to get a college degree, and take care of sick relatives, these working class heroes make you root for them to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Mixing stunning facts about poverty and social injustice with the personal testimony of real-life workers, two-time Academy Award
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