Title: Waging a living
Description: More than 30 million Americans are stuck in jobs that pay less than the federal poverty level for a family of four. Shot over a 3 year period, this documentary chronicles the day-to-day struggles of four low-wage earners to support their families.  Jean Reynolds (nursing assistant) and Mary Venittelli (waitress) of New Jersey, Jerry Longoria (security guard) of San Francisco, and Barbara Brooks (student and single mother) of Freeport, N.Y. relate their dreams, frustrations, and accomplishments.
Subjects: Working poor, Case studies, Wages, Women, Biography, Employment, Families, Labor policy, Work ethic, Economic conditions
Places: United States
Time periods: 2001-2009