TV Show · Documentary

A six-part documentary series that puts aside economic debates and follows five families around the country to find out what it takes to get by on $8, $10 or $15 an hour. The series turns an intimate lens on this group of 21st century American dreamers as they fight against all odds to thrive when it takes everything they have to simply survive. Inspiring characters represent geographically and ethnically diverse multigenerational Americans. Winner of the 2015 Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia Awards for “Best Documentary Series”. Episodes 1. The American Dream 2. Rock Bottom 3. Minimum Wage 4. Dreams Deferred 5. Fight for Fifteen 6. New Beginnings

2015 · 47m

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Emilia celebrates her 50th birthday while she struggles with her career and finances; Jose and his family make plans to move out of their parents' basements.

47m
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Hilton works two full-time jobs while he still lives in a garage; Jose tries to secure a home loan; DJ and Takita move into their new home.

47m
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Jose views his relationship with Elizabeth in a new light; Hilton works toward a promotion at work while he and Diana prepare for the birth of their twins; Emilia searches for a better paying job.

47m
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Beverly and Percy face the reality of their unsuccessful retirement plans; Hilton takes unpaid time off after Diana has complications in her pregnancy.

47m
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

DJ becomes more involved in his union activity; Jose and Elizabeth take a risk to improve their living situation; Takita prepares for a church celebration.

47m
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Diana overcomes her fears to start a new journey in the U.S; Percy receives a raise and worries about Beverly's health.

47m

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A six-part documentary series that puts aside economic debates and follows five families around the country to find out what it takes to get by on $8, $10 or $15 an hour. The series turns an intimate lens on this group of 21st century American dreamers as they fight against all odds to thrive when it takes everything they have to simply survive. Inspiring characters represent geographically and ethnically diverse multigenerational Americans. Winner of the 2015 Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia Awards for “Best Documentary Series”. Episodes 1. The American Dream 2. Rock Bottom 3. Minimum Wage 4. Dreams Deferred 5. Fight for Fifteen 6. New Beginnings

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