Living on One Dollar (2013)

terrible... so disappointed.

A Brilliant Conflict

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.

Poverty has been a big issue since humanity has started. Four young college students go to Guatemala city over the summer to get the experience of living on one dollar each day. The documentary discusses how families fight for survival. Different locals are interviewed from all ages to talk about how they manage to live or make money under tough conditions. Many heartwarming and tragic stories were told. Living On One Dollar is suitable for every person that wants to learn something new and get motivated to help those in need. The families were so welcoming and kind to the students even though they didn't have much to offer. The world would be a much better place if everyone started loving and respecting each other. Overall, the documentary is inspiring, eye-opening, and pure.

The idea was great and from time to time I did feel the intention to inspire the viewers. However, the documentary was, to me, confusing. People like, Rosa, were being portrayed as extreme poor (and she is), She told the guys she couldn't go to school when she was young. A sad story and I felt her sadness, but then at the end of the documentary suddenly there is this service Grameen,to loan money and BAM everyone is happy and the women in the village are empowered blabla.. and that within an explanation within 3 minutes. Also it felt like the chemistry between the four guys it self was not always that great. I do not have great arguments to back that up, but it felt more the two guys who can speak Spanish versus the guys who couldn't speak Spanish. They probably did had a hard time and I think it is great they raised awareness to the poverty in Guatemala but it did feel shallow. They wanted to explore to much, the locals, their own experience, the loans, the interviews, Chino...It was not focused. The last thing what I found strange is that one of the guys got sick... took medicine they brought from home... and then he is better?? How did he recover, while living in such an environment?

As I watched this movie, it brought me back to the times I've been to that region to help the people there. I have recommended this movie to anyone who has asked me what it's like there in a country where as much as the beauty takes your breath away, so does the poverty. These young man did a great job showing the viewer what challenges are faced in the region around Lake Atitlan. The uncertainty of life in this area was shown. These young men made a difference in the lives of the people there and as the people have for me, made a difference in the lives of these young men. If you have an hour to watch this movie, please take the time and do so, it will not be time wasted, it may just inspire you to do something to make a difference in someones life

I was glued to this documentary from the first few seconds. This is a very important story to tell and the filmmakers get it bang on. It really gets you thinking about the world we live in and how harshly people have to live. But it also creates hope for the future and provides inspiration to act. The families that are featured really make the film. I was so interested in seeing how they lived despite how little they have. The filmmakers adopting this way of life makes it all so very real. You can really feel how it would be to live on one dollar a day. When I realized the lack of nutrition options, it really hit home. I have also become so grateful for the clean water that comes out of my tap. I cannot wait until the future episodes are aired.