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"Born Poor" - Preview

An indelible look at the realities of growing up poor in America. Filmed over 14 years with kids from three families, from adolescents to adults with kids of their own, navigating an economy with more obstacles than opportunities.

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The Released
54:05
What happens to the mentally ill when they leave prison and return to our communities?
Poisoned Waters
1:52:22
Investigating the new wave of pollutants entering our waterways and drinking water...
Black Money
56:48
Lowell Bergman examines the shadowy world of international bribery.
Sick Around America
54:15
FRONTLINE examines the nation's health care system and the need for fundamental overhaul.
Ten Trillion and Counting
56:47
An investigation of causes, potential outcomes & possible solutions to America’s $10 trillion debt.
Inside the Meltdown
56:20
Examining what Paulson and Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and weren't able to fix.
My Father, My Brother, and Me
56:14
A journalist sets off on a personal journey to understand Parkinson's disease.
Dreams of Obama
56:22
A biography of America's 44th president and what has brought him to this historic moment.
The Old Man and the Storm
56:29
What one family's saga says about the challenges & frustrations in rebuilding New Orleans.
The Hugo Chavez Show
1:23:47
Who is Hugo Chavez? And where is he headed?
The War Briefing
56:06
Can the war in Afghanistan be won? A look at the choices facing the next president.
HEAT
1:56:19
An investigation into America's energy landscape and what can be done to save our planet.
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