Living on One Dollar (2013)

Four young friends set out to live on just $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. Armed with only a video camera, they battle hunger, parasites, and extreme financial stress as they attempt to survive life on the edge.

Directors:

Zach Ingrasci (co-director), Sean Leonard (co-director)

Stars:

Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci, Sean Leonard

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Temple	...	Self - Filmmaker
Zach Ingrasci	...	Self - Filmmaker
Sean Leonard	...	Self - Filmmaker
Ryan Christoffersen	...	Self - Filmmaker
Anthony Solaris	...	Self - Guatemalan
Rosa Solaris	...	Self - Guatemalan
Rosa Coj Bocel	...	Self - Guatemalan
Chino Coj	...	Self - Guatemalan
Victor Coj	...	Self - Guatemalan
Julio Coj	...	Self - Guatemalan
Estella Coj	...	Self - Guatemalan
Carlos	...	Self - Guatemalan
Jose Enrico	...	Self - Guatemalan
Dona Maria	...	Self - Guatemalan
Don Augustine	...	Self - Guatemalan

Storyline

An award-winning film that has been called "A Must Watch" by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and Director of The Hunger Games, Gary Ross. Living on One Dollar follows the journey of four friends as they set out to live on just $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala. They battle hunger, parasites, and extreme financial stress as they attempt to survive life on the edge. An unimaginable reality for most young Americans, the challenges they face are real and plague over 1.1 billion people around the world. While the friends quickly learn there are no easy answers, the generosity and strength of Rosa, a 20 year old woman, and Chino, a 12 year old boy, give them resilient hope that there are effective ways to make a difference.

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

User Reviews

Inspiring Young Filmmaking

Following the mold of Morgan Spurlock, 4 college grads spend 8 weeks in the impoverished Guatemalan hills. They live on a dollar a day. An entirely predictable consequence of malnutrition and sickness ensues, while your heart latches on to the children and hardworking townspeople who live in that reality.

On the surface, it'd appear this movie is trying to pull your heartstrings. And perhaps it is. But what is most remarkable about "Living on One Dollar" is how well this little documentary is made. It's narrative is perfectly developed, it's tone perfectly shaped. The pace sails along wonderfully, never getting itself stuck by trying to be overly emotional. The photography is beautiful, too.

If this is what's to come of a generation of young filmmakers, I'm very excited.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Guatemala

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 April 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Living on One Dollar

Company Credits

Production Co:

Optimist, Creative Visions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

56 min

Color:

Color