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201529 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Education

Every Row a Path

201529 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five migrant teenage girls in Washington's Skagit Valley balance family duties, education, and the demands of berry-picking labor.

“For migrant families in rural America, survival isn't easy. For five young women in the Skagit Valley, survival isn't enough.”

Family Dynamics Education

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Five migrant teenage girls in Washington's Skagit Valley balance family duties, education, and the demands of berry-picking labor.

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Jill Friedbergdirector

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In Washington's Skagit Valley, five teenage girls work in the berry fields while managing family duties and pursuing their education. They face long hours of labor in the agricultural sector, which often complicates their aspirations. Each girl shares her story of struggle and ambition, reflecting the challenges faced by many in the migrant community. Directed by Jill Friedberg, the 29-minute documentary captures their efforts to build a better future amid demanding circumstances.

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