Pras Michel spends nine days living on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. With only one dollar a day, he faces the daily struggles of homelessness, including violence and poverty. Michel interacts with various individuals who share their stories of survival. The film presents a stark view of the systemic issues affecting the homeless population in the United States. Directed by Ross Clarke, this 2007 documentary offers a firsthand account of life on the streets.

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See Pras Michel's unique perspective on homelessness.
Meet individuals facing extreme poverty in Skid Row.
Find out about systemic issues affecting the homeless.

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Pras Michel lived as a homeless man for nine days in Skid Row.
He survived on just one dollar a day during his experience.
The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.

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Skid Row was directed by Ross Clarke.

How long is the documentary Skid Row?

The duration of Skid Row is 80 minutes.

What was Pras Michel's daily budget while living as a homeless man in Skid Row?

Pras Michel survived on just one dollar a day during his nine-day experience.

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