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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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55:00
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1:24:48
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55:59
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55:14
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