Living on One Dollar

Living on One Dollar

56 DAYS | 56 DOLLARS | HOW DO YOU SURVIVE?

Directed by Sean Leonard, Zach Ingrasci, Chris Temple

Produced by Creative Visions Productions, living on one

201356 min6.5 / 10

A documentary about privilege and survival that uses immersive firsthand experience to build empathy and understanding across economic divides.

How do 1.1 billion people around the world live on less than one dollar a day? Four young friends set out to research and live this reality. Armed with only a video camera and a desire to understand, they spend just 56 dollars each for 56 days in rural Pena Blanca, Guatemala. They battle E.Coli, financial stress, and the realization that there are no easy answers. Yet, the generosity and strength of their neighbors, Rosa, Anthony and Chino gives them resilient hope. They return home transformed and embark on a mission to share their new found understanding with other students, inspiring and challenging their generation to make a difference.

Questions people ask

  • Does Living on One Dollar end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Living on One Dollar violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Living on One Dollar sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Living on One Dollar scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Living on One Dollar easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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39/ 100

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Rarity60

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Surprise17

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Love45

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