Why Poverty?

Why Poverty?: Does Being Born Poor Mean You Will Stay Poor?

Does Being Born Poor Mean You Will Stay Poor?

Preview: S5 Ep28 | 2m 30s

Why Poverty?: What Does an Education Get You in China?

What Does an Education Get You in China?

Preview: S5 Ep27 | 3m 31s

Why Poverty?: Animating Poverty Through the Ages

Animating Poverty Through the Ages

Preview: S5 Ep25 | 1m 44s

Why Poverty?: Developing Africa's Resources One Displaced Farmer at a Time

Developing Africa's Resources One Displaced Farmer at a Time

Preview: S5 Ep26 | 2m 57s

Why Poverty?

Why do a billion people still live in poverty worldwide, and what can be done to change this? The series Why Poverty? uses documentary film to get people talking about this global problem, its causes, and its solutions.

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