Summaries

Four young friends set out to live on just $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. Armed with only a video camera, they battle hunger, parasites, and extreme financial stress as they attempt to survive life on the edge.

An award-winning film that has been called "A Must Watch" by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and Director of The Hunger Games, Gary Ross. Living on One Dollar follows the journey of four friends as they set out to live on just $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. They battle hunger, parasites, and extreme financial stress as they attempt to survive life on the edge. An unimaginable reality for most young Americans, the challenges they face are real and plague over 1.1 billion people around the world. While the friends quickly learn there are no easy answers, the generosity and strength of Rosa, a 20 year old woman, and Chino, a 12 year old boy, give them resilient hope that there are effective ways to make a difference.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • young
  • friend
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 12, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin United States Guatemala
Official sites Official site
Language English
Production companies Optimist Creative Visions

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Tech specs

Runtime 56m
Color Color
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