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Born Poor

10.020251h 25mMovieDocumentary

More than a decade ago, the Emmy-nominated documentary "Poor Kids" explored poverty in the United States as it’s rarely seen: through the eyes of children. "Born Poor" tells the stories of the same children, now grown, chronicling their…

DirectorJezza Neumann
ProducersJezza Neumann·Lauren Mucciolo

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Which OTT platform streams Born Poor?

Born Poor is streaming on PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Born Poor on Netflix?

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