Why Poverty?

Why Poverty?

Why Poverty?

Community

Documentary

Why Poverty?

Community

Documentary

Why do a billion people still live in poverty worldwide, and what can be done to change this? The series Why Poverty? uses documentary film to get people talking about this global problem, its causes, and its solutions.

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Does Being Born Poor Mean You Will Stay Poor?

Does Being Born Poor Mean You Will Stay Poor?

Does Being Born Poor Mean You Will Stay Poor?

Watch Welcome to the World on Wednesday, November 28 at 8p (check local listings)

What Does an Education Get You in China?

What Does an Education Get You in China?

What Does an Education Get You in China?

Watch Education, Education on Wednesday, November 28 at 7p (check local listings)

Developing Africa's Resources One Displaced Farmer at a Time

Developing Africa's Resources One Displaced Farmer at a Time

Developing Africa's Resources One Displaced Farmer at a Time

Watch Land Rush on Tuesday, November 27 at 8p (check local listings)

Animating Poverty Through the Ages

Animating Poverty Through the Ages

Animating Poverty Through the Ages

Watch Poor Us on Tuesday, November 27 at 7p (check local listings)

Have Multinationals Extracted Hope from Zambia?

Have Multinationals Extracted Hope from Zambia?

Have Multinationals Extracted Hope from Zambia?

Watch Stealing Africa on Monday, November 26 at 8p (check local listings)

Why Poverty? Preview

Why Poverty? Preview

Why Poverty? Preview

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Is the Cult of Celebrity a Form of Currency?

Is the Cult of Celebrity a Form of Currency?

Is the Cult of Celebrity a Form of Currency?

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