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P.O.V. Logo P.O.V.: TAKE IT FROM ME by Emily Abt
The Film Airdates
Discover what inspired the making of the film and watch a preview.
The Filmmaker
Find out what motivates Emily Abt as a filmmaker.
Talking Back
Join our discussion about welfare reform and poverty in America.
Resources
Explore related resources — a listing of websites about welfare and related issues.
More About The Issues
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 Abby, One Of The Women Featured In TAKE IT FROM ME
TAKE IT FROM ME is truly reality programming. As shown in the experiences of several women and their families, the new welfare system, with its recent controversial reforms, may make it easier to ignore rather than confront the complexities of poverty amidst plentitude. Quietly powerful, the film offers a vivid portrait of resilience amidst the daunting reality of being poor. In doing so, it deeply recognizes the humanity of those most vulnerable of Americans.