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Growing Up Poor in America

202054mMovieDocumentary

Their families were already struggling to make ends meet. Then came the coronavirus. Director Jezza Neumann, who made 2012’s Poor Kids, once again delves into how poverty impacts children. With the 2020 election approaching, Growing Up…

DirectorJezza Neumann

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Growing Up Poor in America is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Growing Up Poor in America is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

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