Waging a Living


1h 25m 2005

Brief Synopsis

More than 30 million Americans--one in four workers--are stuck in low wage jobs that do not provide the basics for a decent life. This documentary follows four low-wage workers struggle to lift their families out of poverty in the northeast and California. The dreams, frustrations, and accomplishmen

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

More than 30 million Americans--one in four workers--are stuck in low wage jobs that do not provide the basics for a decent life. This documentary follows four low-wage workers struggle to lift their families out of poverty in the northeast and California. The dreams, frustrations, and accomplishments of a diverse group of workers who struggle to live from paycheck to paycheck are captured.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States November 11, 2005

Released in United States on Video September 26, 2006

Released in United States Summer June 22, 2005

Aired in USA on PBS August 29, 2006 as part of the P.O.V. series.

Screened with documentary short, "Roosevelt's America."

Released in United States Summer June 22, 2005

Released in United States on Video September 26, 2006

Released in United States November 11, 2005 (Los Angeles)