Low Wages in Our Community

“Low Wages in Our Community” is Vincent Smith’s short video documentary about the effects of inadequate income on families and teens across the Lawndale community. Smith and his mother shared their stories about how their relationship is impacted by financial resources. This documentary was produced during Free Spirit Media’s summer internship program in 2010.

Media created by: Free Spirit Media - member, Chicago Youth Voices Network
Youth producer: Vincent Smith
Youth allies: Christiana Santos (instructor), Jeff McCarter (executive producer)

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*Indicates percent of youth survey respondents. Source: NUF SAID Youth Status Surveys © 2010.

One Response to “Low Wages in Our Community”

  1. Simone November 7, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    this is a great piece. the last part is moving. you kids are very talented to be able to produce this.

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