Frontline: Growing Up Poor in America (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Frontline: Growing Up Poor in America is a notable film directed by Jezza Neumann, running about 54 minutes. “Their families were already struggling to make ends meet. Then came the coronavirus.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Their families were already struggling to make ends meet. Then came the coronavirus. Director Jezza Neumann, who made 2012’s Poor Kids, once again delves into how poverty impacts children. With the 2020 election approaching, Growing Up Poor in America follows three children and their families in the battleground state of Ohio as the COVID-19 pandemic amplifies their struggle to stay afloat. As the country also reckons with issues of race and racism, the children share their worries and hopes about their futures.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frontline: Growing Up Poor in America page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frontline: Growing Up Poor in America (2020)?
- In US, Frontline: Growing Up Poor in America is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Frontline: Growing Up Poor in America released?
- Frontline: Growing Up Poor in America was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.