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202587 minPGdocumentary

poverty social-inequality social-justice evangelical-activism foreign-aid

What Matters?

202587 minPGdocumentary

Three friends, including Christian activists Dan Parris and David Peterka, experience life on $1.25 a day across Africa, Asia, and South America.

poverty social-inequality social-justice evangelical-activism foreign-aid

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Channel: Stash - Free Documentaries

What Matters?

2025• 87 minPG

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Three friends, including Christian activists Dan Parris and David Peterka, experience life on $1.25 a day across Africa, Asia, and South America.

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Three friends-Christian activists Dan Parris and David Peterka, along with atheist skeptic Rob Lehr-live on just $1.25 per day to experience extreme poverty firsthand across three continents. Their experiment highlights the challenges faced by millions living in similar conditions, while also sparking discussions about faith, morality, and social responsibility. The film features insights from humanitarian Katie Davis and Rwandan activist Paul Rusesabagina, emphasizing the complexities of poverty and advocacy in a global context.

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