Poor Kids (2011)
• June 7th, 2011 • 0h 59min
Documentary
Overview
3.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK. It’s one of the worst rates in the industrialised world and successive governments continue to struggle to bring it into line. Struggling & without a voice, 'Poor Kids' shines a light on this pressing issue.
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