To The End of Poverty

Why Poverty: Ontario Short Documentaries

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"To the End of Poverty" challenges us to think about our commonly held beliefs about the roots of poverty and solutions to end poverty. Featuring the song "The End of Poverty" by Toronto Indie pop art band Tomboyfriend, it's an exuberant anthem about living joyously despite being on the fringes.
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Jul 06, 2015
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