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202053 minPG-13documentary

Covid's Hidden Toll

202053 minPG-13documentary

Vulnerable agricultural workers, many undocumented, faced heightened risks during the COVID-19 pandemic while essential to America's food supply.

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

Covid's Hidden Toll

2020• 53 minPG-13

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Vulnerable agricultural workers, many undocumented, faced heightened risks during the COVID-19 pandemic while essential to America's food supply.

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Agricultural workers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, have played a crucial role in maintaining the nation's food supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. "COVID's Hidden Toll" highlights the struggles faced by these essential workers, who often must choose between their health and their livelihoods. The documentary features firsthand accounts of farmworkers confronting inadequate protections from employers, while also addressing the disproportionate impact of the virus on Latino communities. It examines outbreaks in various agricultural settings, revealing the heightened risks these workers endure.

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