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56 minNRdocumentaryWorth a watch
6.5/ 10(94 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Four friends live on less than $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala, facing hunger and illness while learning about poverty and community support.

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Why Watch

  • See how four friends survive on $1 a day in Guatemala.
  • Meet Rosa and Anthony, who embody hope in poverty.
  • Find out why the film won an audience award at Sonoma.

Did You Know

  • The film was inspired by short YouTube videos that gained over 650,000 views.
  • Rosa, a 20-year-old woman, and her husband Anthony are key figures in the film.
  • The documentary won the audience award for best documentary at the Sonoma International Film Festival.
  • Directors Temple and Ingrasci were named among the top 100 Visionary Leaders of 2015.

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Social justice advocatesDocumentary enthusiastsUniversity students
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Who directed the documentary Living on One Dollar?

Living on One Dollar was directed by Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard, and Ryan Christoffersen.

How long is the documentary Living on One Dollar?

The documentary has a duration of 56 minutes.

What award did Living on One Dollar win?

The film won the best documentary audience award at the Sonoma International Film Festival.

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