Waging a Living is a 2005 documentary film

Documentary film

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 that addresses the issue of the American dream

American Dream

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 and whether or not hard work will invariably improve your condition. Examining the lives of four Americans in California and the Northeast who work full-time jobs but are still having trouble making ends meet.

Waging a Living was produced and directed by Roger Weisberg and aired on PBS

Public Broadcasting Service

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 in 2006 as part of its Point of View

P.O.V.

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 series. It was met with high critical acclaim, winning Best Documentary at the New Jersey Film Festival and receiving a 92% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes

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External links

• P.O.V. Waging a Living - PBS's site dedicated to the film