Can a Small Town Spark a National Economic Revolution?

This documentary examines the struggle of working-class Americans in a country where the federal minimum wage has stayed at 7.25 dollars for over a decade. It follows the residents of Whiteville, North Carolina, as they fight to make ends meet and push for change in their community. Through their stories, the film asks whether a single small town can spark a wider economic reckoning. It is a grounded look at labor, poverty and the fight for a living wage. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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