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Program: Why Poverty?

Episode: Why Poverty? Preview

Why do a billion people still live in poverty worldwide, and what can be done to change this? Why Poverty? uses documentary film to get people talking about this critical problem, its causes, and its solutions. These eight films are co-productions of ITVS and STEPS International, and are part of a global cross-media project aimed at raising awareness of poverty in America and around the world.

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Duration: (1:25)
Premiere Date: 11/02/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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