Living on One Dollar
| Living on One Dollar | |
|---|---|
| Produced by |
Ryan Christofferson Zach Ingrasci Sean Leonard Chris Temple |
| Distributed by | IndieFlix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Living on One Dollar is an American documentary film directed, produced and edited by Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard, and Ryan Christofferson.
Premise
The film follows the experience of four young friends as they live on less than $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. They battle hunger, parasites and the realization that there are no easy answers. Yet, the generosity and strength of Rosa, a 20-year-old woman with her husband Anthony, and Chino, a 12-year-old boy gives them hope that there are effective ways to make a difference.[1]
Inception
The project did not start out as a film, but rather short YouTube videos that went viral, amassing over 650,000 views on the site.[2] Inspired by the response, the four college friends produced a 56-minute film from the experience. They have since taken the film on a national tour to 20 major universities, receiving coverage on CBS This Morning with Charlie Rose.[3] The film won best documentary for the audience award at the Sonoma International Film Festival and Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus calls it, "A must watch film, that provides a unique look into the hardship and hope of life in extreme poverty." Similarly, Gary Ross, the famed Writer and Director of the first Hunger Games film, calls the film "moving, inspiring and important."[4]
Distribution
As of September 1, 2015, the film is available directly from the "Living on One" organization[5] and on Netflix[6] globally.
References
- ↑ Mandi Woodruff Dec. 6, 2012, 3:07 PM 786,860 9 (2012-12-06). "What It's Like To Live On $1 A Day". Business Insider. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ "Living On One: College Students Live On $1 A Day In Documentary". Huffingtonpost.com. 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ "Could you live on one dollar a day?". CBS News. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ "Stars Align for 16th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival - SomethingAboutSonoma.com Blog". Somethingaboutsonoma.com. 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
- ↑ http://livingonone.org
- ↑ http://www.netflix.com