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Released
2013 · FILM

Living on One Dollar

56 DAYS | 56 DOLLARS | HOW DO YOU SURVIVE?

Runtime
56 min
AdventureDocumentaryDrama

Synopsis

Approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide live on less than one dollar per day. Four young friends set out to explore and experience this reality firsthand. Equipped with only a video camera and a desire to understand, they each spent 56 dollars over the course of 56 days in rural Pena Blanca, Guatemala. During their time there, they faced challenges such as E. Coli, financial stress, and the realization that there are no simple solutions. The generosity and strength of their neighbors, Rosa, Anthony, and Chino, provided them with a sense of resilient hope. Upon returning home, they were transformed and began a mission to share their newfound understanding with other students, inspiring and challenging their generation to make a difference.

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Principal cast & crew: 14

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Edited by Sean LeonardShot by Ryan ChristoffersenScored by Bell Orchestre

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