Living on One Dollar

"56 DAYS | 56 DOLLARS | HOW DO YOU SURVIVE?"

Apr 13 2013 TV-14 0h 56m
Adventure, Documentary, Drama

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.

Plot

An award-winning film that has been called "A Must Watch" by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and Director of The Hunger Games, Gary Ross. Living on One Dollar follows the journey of four friends as they set out to live on just $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. They battle hunger, parasites, and extreme financial stress as they attempt to survive life on the edge. An unimaginable reality for most young Americans, the challenges they face are real and plague over 1.1 billion people around the world. While the friends quickly learn there are no easy answers, the generosity and strength of Rosa, a 20 year old woman, and Chino, a 12 year old boy, give them resilient hope that there are effective ways to make a difference.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard, Chris Temple

Cast

Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard

Crew

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Production Countries

Guatemala, United States of America

Production Companies

living on one, Creative Visions Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Trailers
Living on One Dollar Official Trailer #2
Scores
# of Votes
4,923
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA