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Waging a Living (2005): Ratings

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Waging a Living is a 2005 documentary directed by Edward Rosenstein and Frances Reid. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Metascore
70
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Waging a Living (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Waging a Living About?

The premise of Waging a Living without spoilers.

The concept of the "working poor" seems contradictory, yet millions of Americans find themselves trapped in low-wage jobs that fail to provide a sustainable life. Waging a Living follows the stories of four individuals struggling to make ends meet while working full time. The film explores the challenges they face and highlights the systemic issues contributing to widespread economic hardship for working families across the country, examining the realities of poverty in the modern workforce.

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Crew

The Director of Waging a Living

Directed by Edward Rosenstein, Frances Reid and Pamela Harris.

From the directors

More from the Directors of Waging a Living

More films directed by the directors of Waging a Living, best-rated first: Long Night's Journey Into Day, The Freedom to Marry, Boatlift and Road Scholar.

Ratings

Waging a Living Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Waging a Living 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

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FAQ

Waging a Living FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Waging a Living, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Waging a Living?

Waging a Living runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Waging a Living released?

Waging a Living was released on June 22, 2005.

Who directed Waging a Living?

Waging a Living was directed by Edward Rosenstein, Frances Reid and Pamela Harris.

More films by Edward Rosenstein

How is Waging a Living rated?

Waging a Living has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Waging a Living have a post-credit scene?

No. Waging a Living has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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