Who else loves these timeless documentaries, years in the making.
@edgywagy145
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't believe my eyes it says posted 2 days ago but it was about the 80's the 90's and the 00's. Just amazing!
@dr.m.hfuhruhurr84
3 жыл бұрын
I certainly appreciate these in many ways for numerous reasons.
@timmcgrath1117
3 жыл бұрын
What is there to love? That was the most miserable documentary I've seen in my life.
@edgywagy145
3 жыл бұрын
@@timmcgrath1117 It's about real life in America, unfortunately, not Hollywood scripted. The documentary is not the issue but the reality of it. There is not Happy End because there isn't. Don't kill the messenger
@dr.m.hfuhruhurr84
3 жыл бұрын
@@timmcgrath1117 well yeah b/c the soundtrack suc’t 4 starters to begin with. & least they didn’t let Dianne Sawyer narrate, interview & direct the cinematography during any of the production as far as I know Stay well, do good work rocking on and don’t eat dolphins 🖖😷👍
@ddlyify
3 жыл бұрын
I really respect that black family's hustle and their determination to stay together. Those are really invaluable qualities.
@LoveMusicSound
3 жыл бұрын
Right 🥺
@leonardu6094
3 жыл бұрын
Likewise the White family
@baileysbutton8124
3 жыл бұрын
It’s because they had a strong father and mother and foundation. They never gave up on their family no matter what.
@yourhucklebearer9451
3 жыл бұрын
Black families are some of the strongest.. SO LONG AS THEY STAY TOGETHER... But isnt that the key to all of this no matter the color? White families arent nearly as strong but have a slightly better stay whole rate overall.
@ddlyify
3 жыл бұрын
@@yourhucklebearer9451 I wouldn't go that far. This PARTICULAR family, who happens to be black, is very commendable. I only called them black to distinguish from the other family which fell apart.
@Williamesq12327
17 күн бұрын
I plan to retire or reduce my work hours in five years, and I'm interested in how others allocate their income between savings, spending, and investments. I currently earn about $175K annually but haven't built up much in savings so far.
@tahirisaid2693
17 күн бұрын
That's true. I've been assisted by a financial advisor for almost a year now. I started with less than $200K, and I'm just $19,000 short of half a million in profit.
@Lemariecooper
17 күн бұрын
That's quite impressive! Can you share more information about your financial advisor?
@tahirisaid2693
17 күн бұрын
Nicole Anastasia Plumlee is the coach that guides, you probably might've come across her before I found her through a Newsweek report, she's quite known in her field, look-her up.
@Lemariecooper
17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed right now. I wrote her an email and am waiting for her reply. Hopefully, she responds soon. I plan to start the year on a strong financial note.
@TurkanaNation
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I love about Frontline...This is 30 years in the making. Wow
@A_T__
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@emmetee9675
5 ай бұрын
Much Respect for the time and dedication to the years following up with these hardworking families. May God Bless everyone.
@namingthem5268
3 жыл бұрын
I cried when jackie said she felt like a failure. YOU are Not! You raised 5 beautiful children who didn’t stray towards evil, you succeeded at a marriage for all those years, you kept your head up & your faith in God....you are a smart, beautiful, successful woman! Never doubt that! ❤️👍🏻❤️
@emzywillrich7243
3 жыл бұрын
And they didn't lose their beautifully decorated and well-maintained home.
@Excellence4
3 жыл бұрын
@@emzywillrich7243 And my parents are still in the same home PAID OFF... and its even more fab.. Thanks too bad you guys didn't see the FUN part of us growing up!
@aliciathimo2038
3 жыл бұрын
Yup
@camillelongmore5057
3 жыл бұрын
@@Excellence4 hey hope everyone is well would really like to see a 2021 update blessings
@poet82n
3 жыл бұрын
@@Excellence4 Maybe you should give video updates on your channel. I'd subscribe. Your parents are AMAZING! I wish your mother could mentor me.
@gigamay1
3 жыл бұрын
"Fake it till you make it" There is nothing fake about that woman. Shes the real deal!
@LoveMusicSound
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed 🥺 Pray their fate changed for so much better.
@jenniferleedy6024
3 жыл бұрын
amen!!
@natashaibanez6134
3 жыл бұрын
Love that woman, so inspiring, so beautiful
@eileenwalsh9779
3 жыл бұрын
She is so beautiful - inside and out. I thought all the adults in the story were such good people. Even the dad who left the family I can see the pain he went through and the love they did share ... this is heartbreaking!
@bigmotor3845
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing stronger than a made up mind
@AmyLee-yb5bx
9 ай бұрын
I met Mrs. Stanley today randomly at a store and we chatted away about real estate and other things for a good 10 minutes. At the end she mentioned this documentary, but didn’t go into detail. I had tears in my eyes during this whole thing. Such a strong family! Her and her husband are to truly be admired!
@simonsays6739
3 жыл бұрын
Mrs Stanley, you are far from a failure. You raised a family and the children you raised have integrity and good character. You and your husband are exceptional and a blessing to this world. This has been my goal as a parent, although money is a necessity; your legacy is a good structure in your family tree. Great job Mr. and Mrs. Stanley.
@simonsays6739
3 жыл бұрын
@@snowwhite7704 Mrs Stanley stated specifically that she felt like a failure. No reason other than that.
@killa46464
3 жыл бұрын
Well said 🧡 forever golden
@barrett5540
3 жыл бұрын
Amen & Amen. Dear sweet brother & sister Stanley, The inheritance you leave to your children & your generations to follow, is far above the worth of rubies & gold! I understand you feeling like failure, me too; but hold fast to the knowledge that you have given the greatest gift to your hires: a living faith in Christ Jesus! Bless you over & over again. With love, Your sister in Christ.
@gladysbell8116
3 жыл бұрын
'F.ffff6
@kaosinc
3 жыл бұрын
@@simonsays6739 " Mrs Stanley stated specifically that she felt like a failure. No reason other than that." @ 1:00:21 Hmmm!
@julimessick1007
3 жыл бұрын
Reliving my life, divorced with 4 children. $80 a week child support & working 2 jobs in the late 80's into the 90's. Tears 😢
@aja8521
3 жыл бұрын
My mom had to do that with 2 kids in the 70’s & 80’s. Father is a millionaire. To busy blowing money & traveling . $300 a month is all he paid, and when he was traveling we had to go without. I had a job at 15 to help out. And I gladly did.
@leannesmith5818
3 жыл бұрын
@@aja8521 how come your father only paid 300 a month did he at least buy y'all a house
@nolabrown3034
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my story. Was hard but myself and my 3 children made it. No welfare, no outside help except from caring neighbors who gave from their hearts. I still thank them 30+ years later.
@julimessick1007
3 жыл бұрын
@@nolabrown3034 Stay Blessed
@juneharvey4069
3 жыл бұрын
Been there did that, most of those years no child support. When I look back don't have any idea how we survived except for the grace of God! I say that in all sincerity!
@maburg713
2 жыл бұрын
Both of these woman -- these FAMILIES -- are the furthest thing from "failures"!! They have been knocked down, again and again, yet they've risen to meet each challenge in their own ways. I hope they all know they are the epitome of who and what we value as human beings. Decent, kind, hard-working - and they have every right to hold their heads up high.💜
@tanyaarmendariz4047
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely ❤
@octaviahicks-braye9859
28 күн бұрын
Two incredible mothers. The fathers and children also endured. I pray struggle and poverty do not make us self centered
@princess_ama
Жыл бұрын
The scene where they showed the family eating together and then cut to the mom eating by herself is just heartbreaking.
@andrewpitso5538
11 ай бұрын
😢
@skillmanlaw2
10 ай бұрын
SShelters are full, no more entries, 2023, November. Prayers but true. I wanted them to get back together.
@JenniferJones-bo1rx
8 ай бұрын
Yes very Sad
@unabashed
8 ай бұрын
Yep. And look how society scorns women who are single and child free by choice, saying they'll "die alone." Welp, there goes that theory out of the window.
@eratoisyourmuse659
2 ай бұрын
@@unabashed Wtf? She has children. Totally unrelated.
@steffaely
3 жыл бұрын
The African American family is so inspiring. The mother is so smart, hardworking and charismatic. She is amazing! I cannot believe she said she was a failure! She think she’s an inspiration!
@SOULRELIEF22
2 жыл бұрын
Her preaching husband stayed in LOVE with JESUS! 🙏🙌
@VexingCode
2 жыл бұрын
Not only that, they don't play the victim card, they are hard working, faith and family unit. The destruction of the nuclear family is one of the greatest enemies of America, and especially African Americans.
@victorwayne7346
2 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS DIE TRYING ALWAYS.
@hellooutthere8956
2 жыл бұрын
Yes compare them to the white family. I felt the white woman's pain from betrayal by her husband wanting to bail. Blk ppl are unaware tht the white culture doesn't have tht unity. You should be proud. I didn't have tht closeness in my family and I want tht more than anything.
@frederickweeks4962
2 жыл бұрын
@@hellooutthere8956 you are correct. I think in these times all families are affected by the present conditions, but during that time (and before) there was a lot more stability.
@ekLuca
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine, paying for your house for years, with all the penalty payments she probably overpaid for her home many times over, but still lost the house in the end.
@everymp
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. That's greed right there. There should be a maximum payment limit on mortgages.
@bd3825
3 жыл бұрын
Then the bank sold it for 35k. A total slap in the face.
@honeybunch5765
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that is exactly how it works, it is unfair and those collection clerks working for the banks also only receive an average pay. It's only the executives making bank and they do not have to do the dirty work harassing people to pay and taking their homes away. I always find that so ironic.
@honeybunch5765
3 жыл бұрын
@@bd3825 because they have already made their money over and over again, that is why they can sell it under its value.
@smd4751
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it shouldn't be that way. There is something very wrong with that picture. The corporate greed in America is killing the people in many ways
@davidmurray6070
2 жыл бұрын
Well done Frontline. I'd almost forgotten how good real journalism could be. Wonderful families with challenging but real-world lives. Inspirational.
@mikewatt8706
6 ай бұрын
i have big respect for these 2 families who tried their best. any man or woman who gets out of bed to work no matter how shit the job is is a hero.
@nursetonna5268
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@misstuxbrandi
3 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't feel like a failure in America at least once in their life?😔
@chaoswitch1974
3 жыл бұрын
People who come here from countries where they're much poorer and cannot find work.
@jeannevacca1328
3 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna lose my house. Declaring bankruptcy. I’m a Family Nurse Practitioner, disabled, an Army vet, and I’m a failure. Raised a daughter and she knows I’m a failure.
@chaoswitch1974
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeannevacca1328 That's terrible! You're not a failure. You're a victim of the system like so many these days. The way this country treats our vets is embarrassing. I'm sorry.
@sandraressel2262
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeannevacca1328 You are NOT a failure! Your financial circumstances do not define a woman who is strong and disciplined enough to serve our country and study your tail off to become a nurse practitioner-I know people who are brilliant who had a tough time accomplishing that! You are a wonderful woman created in the image of God, and I would bet the farm that people who know you think a lot of you! Don’t be afraid to ask for help and don’t ever forget that the Lord will have your back, and I am going to lift you up to God in my prayers, Jeanne.♥️
@DJiNstncT
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeannevacca1328 it does not sound like you’re a failure at all! Things happen sometimes that are out of our control and that doesn’t make anyone a failure. Not everyone had a smooth ride to get where they are going , try to stay positive and on the right path 🙏🙏
@doekjehermans2813
3 жыл бұрын
"The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it." George Carlin, so true.
@cynthiawilson5066
3 жыл бұрын
Love George Carling ain't that the truth
@E-99x
3 жыл бұрын
Not if you get an education. My whole family came from poverty, we all work in fulltime jobs with benefits. You just need to pick the right fields: healthcare, technology, energy, science. The worse fields to be in rn are customer service, food industry, and factory jobs.
@leiannsoftrockkirby8588
3 жыл бұрын
Now today looking at the world how it is you find out that they sold us the delusion of the American dream The children became door stop kids they forced both parents to work then the kids pay the ultimate price having no parental supervision
@kingsolomon0
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@QueenLadyQ
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and in the 80's immigrants come in like a lion America is really good at taking care of immigrants, no taxes for 7 years loans and grants for businesses no credit checks.
@Lucky14970
3 жыл бұрын
Damn... That black family knows how to hustle! Super props on how to never make excuses!
@bob3ironfist
3 жыл бұрын
@Nym Grace Making one mistake when you're young that turns out to be a big mistake should not be a lifetime sentence to poverty.
@shena1256
3 жыл бұрын
That's because they are partners. The white family all were living in the same house but living different lives. No teamwork.
@loricrawford1952
3 жыл бұрын
I agree and their kids are pretty awesome!
@abatude5879
3 жыл бұрын
Right 💗💞
@mistyhess3546
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Absolutely inspired me!
@jonbeltrano3925
Жыл бұрын
Frontline documentaries just hit harder when you see them a decade after they aired. So much insight, so many warnings. I'd love to know what these families are doing today.
@Misslynndance
10 ай бұрын
This!!!
@kenrickbaughman992
9 ай бұрын
Yes. Frontline PBS is legitimate Top Shelf journalism ❤. I love Frontline and everyone involved with it. The staff, camera operations and so forth. Thank you Frontline ❤
@davidcurameng
2 ай бұрын
This 💯
@PaperRaines
2 ай бұрын
Going by the sequence of the documentary, the obvious answer is they're doing worse now. All they did for two decades was deteriorate as individuals in their families. There's no reason to believe that changed since this stopped recording
@ClementIV
2 ай бұрын
They released an update just days ago.
@anikajoy5739
3 жыл бұрын
This is heartbreaking, to watch good people and their families struggle.
@reginabelieva588
3 жыл бұрын
This IS REAL ACROSS AMERICA😪when I. heard her say she sent A $1000 OO (GOOD- FAITH) PAYMENT & THEY RETURNED IT... Trust and BELIEVE THAT THIS IS TRUE IT HAPPENED TO ME. NOT ONLY THAT I SENT 3 GOOD-FAITH PAYMENTS TOTALING ~$850.00 each with LATE FEES ~$12.00 each. ONE PAYMENT WAS LATE FOR OVER 30 DAYS THE OTHER TWO WERE 1 FOR A CURRENT &. AN ADDITIONAL- - - IN ADVANCE. You won't ever NEVER guess NOR BELIEVE what the finance company!did: 1)took ALL PAY MENTS; 2) waited ~15 days then 3) REPORTED VIA ALL CREDIT BUREAUS I WAS MORE THAN 90 DAYS LATE... then 4) REPOSSESSED THE VEHICLE & NOT EVEN REPORTING THE!R ILLEGAL REPO TO MY LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT!!! IDK my (so-called) car was REPO'D & EMBARRASSED HUMILIATED BEFORE MY NEIGHBORS AFTER! TELLING THEM MY!THOUGHTS IT WAS STOLEN/TO LEARN...IT WAS "REPO'D" Despite my CA Customer Service Ins Commission& BBB Complaints to this day this erroneously & illegally remains on all my credit reports/for the next 7 yearsThis IS REAL ACROSS AMERICA😪when I. heard her say she sent A $1000 OO (GOOD- FAITH) PAYMENT & THEY RETURNED IT... Trust and BELIEVE THAT THIS IS TRUE IT HAPPENED TO ME. NOT ONLY THAT I SENT 3 GOOD-FAITH PAYMENTS TOTALING ~$850.00 each with LATE FEES ~$12.00 each. ONE PAYMENT WAS LATE FOR OVER 30 DAYS THE OTHER TWO WERE 1 FOR A CURRENT &. AN ADDITIONAL- - - IN ADVANCE. You won't ever NEVER guess NOR BELIEVE what the finance company!did: 1)took ALL PAY MENTS; 2) waited ~15 days then 3) REPORTED VIA ALL CREDIT BUREAUS I WAS MORE THAN 90 DAYS LATE... then 4) REPOSSESSED THE VEHICLE & NOT EVEN REPORTING THE!R ILLEGAL REPO TO MY LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT!!! IDK my (so-called) car was REPO'D & EMBARRASSED HUMILIATED BEFORE MY NEIGHBORS AFTER! TELLING THEM MY!THOUGHTS IT WAS STOLEN/TO LEARN...IT WAS "REPO'D" Despite my CA Customer Service Ins Commission& BBB Complaints to this day this erroneously & illegally remains on all my credit reports/for the next 7 years
@eloisaferruzola3680
3 жыл бұрын
I am totally agree, our government needs to start helping our people more, instead of helping other countries. We suppose to be there riches country; however there are so many hard working families who are just verily making it.
@jaggirl
2 жыл бұрын
It's happening all over. To many great people.
@jaggirl
2 жыл бұрын
@@reginabelieva588 that's terrible. Even 1K was a fair bit back then. Damn banks are not willing to compromise.
@reginabelieva588
2 жыл бұрын
@@jaggirl IKR!
@moonsoul3124
2 жыл бұрын
Wow !!! So happy I stumbled across this on KZitem . I met Jackie in 1995 , she was my real estate agent I bought my first home. I appreciate this woman ♥️ my dad committed suicide he left me insurance money ,so I was able to purchase my first home. To me ,Jackie felt like my second mom when no one else cared I really love and appreciate this woman so much she did so much for her community I’m so That I saw this documentary it almost brought me to tears 😭 I did not know she was going through so much struggle and pain but this woman Kept A smile on her face and was a leader and a beautiful queen to so many young ladies if you read this message I love you Jackie ♥️ this is Shonda Smith
@Drwild75
2 жыл бұрын
Help her find a better job.
@alexwashington4701
2 жыл бұрын
I love you shonda. Thank you for the intimate life experience and appreciation for this gem ❤
@Thumbelllina
2 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful.Thx for sharing with us
@marcelinoperez2926
2 жыл бұрын
@@Drwild75 too late
@lolitajones859
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What insurance company pays out a policy when the victim committed suicide? I didn't know any company would pay.
@forgottenwinner
3 жыл бұрын
Makes me sad when you see wealthier folks use the tired trope that the reason these people are poor is because they're all supposedly lazy.
@timmcgrath1117
3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree but not every mfer needs to be having kids, never mind 3 of them when you have no business doing such a thing. Just because you CAN do it does not mean that you should. Sorry but if you have 3 kids, are not living with them, are on unemployment, have zero going on to improve your situation you are your own worst enemy. These are the kinds of people that will make it easy to point to the poor and say things like that but that doesn't mean that everyone should be treated that way either.
@kristiyahmarie4944
3 жыл бұрын
Having children is a biological imperative. It supersedes the fleeting economic circumstances. Children are born during wars. If you want to stop children, most women women would be able to. I doubt most men would be able to stop unless resorting to homosexuality or masturbation.
@catherineblair550
3 жыл бұрын
@@ethanswimmer1287 Not everyone is poor due to bad decisions like that. Income absolutely DOES matter. So is what you do with that income.
@007mia7
3 жыл бұрын
@@ethanswimmer1287 It's fascinating to see how people like you perceive these situations. You are fully indoctrinated to the point you are wholly unaware of it. You are the prototype they've succeeded in creating. It's brilliant actually. It's not what you know, but who you know in this world....please believe it. Most people (like this) are fully indoctrinated. Tax slaves. One way of thinking. Working for their money as opposed to having their money working for them. The "American Dream" was sold to everyone...and MOST bought it....hook line & sinker. It's all a racket. Many don't read the books they SHOULD read, they are sticking to the "programming". If they're lucky...they may be able to pay their way into a $40K a year job after college...BEFORE taxes and student loan debt. Then they can create future tax slaves.
@JK-gu3tl
3 жыл бұрын
Most wealthy people support the status quo, even the welfare state.
@ecoecho1982
3 жыл бұрын
Oof, that scene of that family eating together, and then the mom eating alone... American greed has destroyed so much of our families and our social fabric.
@selammengistu4403
2 жыл бұрын
That was hard to watch!! Full house to an empty life just like that!!
@manasseskamau5327
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what the American glitter is all about, it’s financed with the sweat of the poor masses.
@freedomordeath89
2 жыл бұрын
"greed" they are the greedy ones, they thought they could buy houses they couldn't afford...
@karinteeples6517
2 жыл бұрын
The Feminist Movement is a huge player in destroying the Marriage Unit.
@Cbd_7ohm
2 жыл бұрын
@@karinteeples6517 Yep. Specifically some of second and 3rd/4th wave feminism. Obviously women should have equal rights(1st and part of second wave feminism).
@Thefrugalgal
2 ай бұрын
Everybody who today thinks the 90s were soooo much better than today needs to watch this. This is how I remember the 90s.
@sabrina.natalie
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen.
@PaperRaines
3 жыл бұрын
Go through PBS' KZitem channel.... believe me, they have even better documentaries on low income families Which, in and of itself is a depressing sentence to write out
@rm4861
3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen “Fourteen Days in May”? I blew my mind! Amazing film that if you haven’t seen it, you need to! Have tissues near by.
@tyiffpeijc8702
3 жыл бұрын
@@rm4861 Different topic but equally important. Incredibly sad. Makes my stomach churn
@rhoduskal-cious3243
3 жыл бұрын
It’s authentic!
@ageofechochambers9469
3 жыл бұрын
What (century of the self) bbc , if you dare to wake up .
@KristynRaeV
3 жыл бұрын
When Keith zips up his gown to be the first man in his family to graduate high school... That smile deserves all the love in the world!
@NicholasLittlejohn
3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing to think about, right?
@MrViyasan
3 жыл бұрын
Put a smile on my face to see Keith move up that economic and social ladder. Education and support from parents proved to be the key.
@aaronwentzel4145
3 жыл бұрын
Watched this in college in 2007 when it was called "Surviving the good times." Changed my paradigm forever. Incredible to see that they've continued their longitudinal study.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
Agree 👍🏻I wish more ppl would watch. Union yes good pay, pension, health insurance. Very rare today, MAKES ME SAD! I'm fortunate to live near Chicago and I am in a union. I wish so many people weren't against unions. All those people need is try a union job with decent pay, full time, full benefits for a year. Then they would be union yes! GREAT COMMENT BY THE WAY! 👍🏻
@daniel213141
3 жыл бұрын
Unionized workforce in the US has declined from around 30% in the 40's and 50's to less than 11 percent today. I was arguing with someone about the positives and negatives of a higher minimum wage. He asserted that Sweden doesn't have a minimum wage and has a high standard of living. I countered that Sweden's workforce is close to 70% unionized. This compels non-union employers to compete with comparable wage and benefit packages.
@aaronwentzel4145
3 жыл бұрын
@@daniel213141 The right was led to believe unions are counter to competitiveness in wages. Another lie that many hold yet fail to fully understand. Yes, unchecked unions can become corrupt, but so can an unchecked private sector that uses its political power to spread fear and misinformation. When collective bargaining was destroyed by Walker and his cronies, Wisconsin lost one of its major incentives for great educators to stay in the state and the field. Another blow to unions.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@daniel213141 THAT IS THE PROBLEM! I LIVE NEAR CHICAGO AND AM A UNION MEMBER FULL TIME JOBS, GREST BENEFITS AT COMPANYS CSOST THEY HAVE ENOUGH MONEY, GOOD PAY, A CREDIT UNION. BANKS ARE JUST SCAMS! YOUR CORRECT IN MY OPINION. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW SO MANY PPL ARE AGAINST UNIONS? AND NEVER WORKED A UNION JOB?
@daniel213141
3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronwentzel4145 Absolutely, you know what they say, that Unions are only as strong as their weakest link. There was a time, when I joined a union, where a new member was slowly indoctrinated about the trade union movement; you weren't led to believe that all you had to do is just just sign a union card and think everything was right as rain. You were encouraged to stay informed and to know your collective agreement. Many unions have gotten away from that responsibility that is integral to a vibrant collective. For the life of me, I can't understand why any card carrying member of a union would subscribe to a right wing ideology. This end of the political spectrum has done nothing for the working class and the equality it engenders.
@MarcellineAbomo
11 ай бұрын
Who else loves these timeless documentaries, years in the making.. Who else loves these timeless documentaries, years in the making..
@thatblvckhippie1911
5 ай бұрын
Any suggestions for others?
@Juju-l3o
2 ай бұрын
It’s so nostalgic but also shows that nothing has changed.
@rig4365
3 жыл бұрын
I miss Bill Moyers' show. He was a class act and had very thoughtful conversations. I'ts nice to see him again here. Great documentary
@tonirose6776
3 жыл бұрын
I echo your sentiments. I believe that because he so obviously a kind man, he could persuade people to be so open about their lives over many years.
@marysalisbury9270
3 жыл бұрын
He's still around! Great man!
@timmcgrath1117
3 жыл бұрын
I felt like it was a lot of fluff. He's no doubt a nice guy, I could tell that much, but he's telling the white lady that she's got such spirit and she all but took the air out of the room whenever her pouting mug was put on the TV to complain.
@gardensofthegods
3 жыл бұрын
@@timmcgrath1117 I felt really bad for that white lady because she lost her mortgage and then had to live with other people and knows she will probably have to work till the day she dies and if she's lucky she will end up being able to have her own trailer home ... ? I think she just felt exhausted and beaten down
@anikajoy5739
3 жыл бұрын
You can tell the Stanley's raised their kids right. "That's my son! That's my son!" They are so proud of their son at graduation.
@chexmix0101
3 жыл бұрын
Feel bad for both families working so hard and still in poverty. Then I see reports of record high profits for corporations, record high executives pay and record high stock market but hard working people just scraping by.
@leainokuchi9650
3 жыл бұрын
The people filmed grew up on the old rule...do unto others. In THIS world...it's prey or predator...not much in between. 90% of the human race....is prey. There's a word for the remaining 10%.......psychopaths...the corporate one's.
@c.a.greene8395
3 жыл бұрын
When our grandparents were young and starting a family they only needed 30% of their income to get by and buying a house was $1,200. When my parents were young and starting a family they needed 60% of their income to buy a house and save towards retirement. When my husband and I were young and starting our family we needed 90% of our income to have the same luxury as our parents and their parents, as well as sending our kids to school. My children are young adults and starting their lives and to have a roof over their heads, heat, water, food, and medical they need 120% of their income, no luxuries no extras...they are living on credit... How is it that we are being asked to pay 30% more with each generation but the money available through work isn't able to pay for basic needs? Corporate greed, the feeding of those open hungry mouths of investors demanding to be fed at the cost of human life is barbaric Something has to change if we are all to survive this next wave of poverty coming...
@djosephp67
3 жыл бұрын
@@ethanswimmer1287 gee I wonder what generation you come from? And whether your from a well off family were everything was handed to you or are you from one that is maybe half as resilient as these people??
@timmcgrath1117
3 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for the black family, they were working hard. The white family were their own worst enemies. Each of them were just making decisions counter to any kind of logic about what makes sense based on your scurrent situation and what your prospects are.
@deb9784
3 жыл бұрын
So it's interesting those who blame the poor people, are probably those who have everything they need and feel untitled to keep it! How often have we all made mistakes, turned the wrong way, or even assumed the economy would stay strong? But, unfortunately, those who have have little or no empathy for those who don't have!
@shastajustice3753
Жыл бұрын
Men can walk away, leaving their children in poverty. I have so much respect for these women.
@JosedeJezeus
4 ай бұрын
Women carry life, not men. It’s a HUGE DEAL. Motherhood is under appreciated in a patriarchal world.
@PaperRaines
2 ай бұрын
The one husband in the white family was such a useless slug. Walked away from his family eventually, and didn't even want to go back on camera to face his own shame. What a putz He's the epitome of why women nowadays are apprehensive about getting into commitments and starting families, because they know there are men like that out there that they won't know how useless they are until times get a little tough That wife tried so hard, it broke my heart
@JamesCarson25
3 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a way to make a donation to the families who told their stories. We pay over $10 to see fictional movies, I feel we could make a contribution in some way for these very deeply touching stories.
@andym7333
3 жыл бұрын
set up fund me evem u can on fb
@gailakraeszig2866
3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful idea.
@banksterkid5930
3 жыл бұрын
Thsi is from 2013 Don't know about their current situation
@dawns1017
3 жыл бұрын
My contribution to these families and their children is to continue to support folks like Bernie Sanders, and the Justice Democrats. Anyone working for minimum wage, should not have to live in poverty. Twenty years later, these kids are making $2 more than their fathers had made at their lowest paying jobs? Like all other developed nations, America should pay for our health coverage. Look at the debt the one family incurred when the father was sick and hospitalized for a short time. One ticket out, is college. That one son had to go to college via credit card. My husband and I went to college and beyond. The debt and loan payments were exorbitant. 30 years ago, our combined loan payments were equal to our current tri-state typical mortgage. We had decent jobs, but were unable to seriously participate in the economy and buy a home until we were age 40 plus. In order to go to college, my son had to have a parent co-sing for his student loans. Now my husband , if he wants to maintain great credit, helps my son, by again paying bone-crushing student loan payments. There should be student loan forgiveness. This country was, and is still, set up so that those with money and power can keep that money and power. The Southern strategy to get poor white folks to vote against their own interest, keeps those in power who refuse to increase the minimum wage, refuse to provide healthcare to all (even though our tax dollars pay for their salary and for their healthcare), refuse to provide regular stimulus checks for those in need during a pandemic (Canada and other countries provided their citizens with $2k every month). Yet, poor folk continue to vote for people who despise and use them. Some congress people act like paying for college is some crazy green new deal nonsense, but in this documentary, those who went to college, even community college, were able to do a better than those who did not. Wake up America. If you want to live the American dream, stop voting for people who are living the American dream, and working every single day in Congress etc to make sure that you and all your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren will never even fathom living that dream. All poor folk and middle class folk need to vote in the interest of their kids and grandkids. My heart broke watching this documentary. (Climbing down off my soap box, while these "old" bones can still climb).
@mamarobyn
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea James!!
@ohwiseone7069
3 жыл бұрын
The middle class is a distant memory, while the rich get richer. This is an unsustainable social construct. Give people who want to work a job they can be proud of, and give them a living wage to do it.
@steppamanjroy9886
3 жыл бұрын
Well people say capitalism is better than socialism & all it ever does is expands the gap between rich and poor the richer get richer the poor gets poorer
@prancer1803
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertross4699 factory workers used to be ‘middle class’ because of unions up until the 70s. Now... factory work without substantial education is probably little more than minimum wage. Why? Because automation has replaced routine, repetitive tasks that don’t necessarily require a lot of training. Now it takes way more education to get a well paying job... while companies automate or go overseas to manage labor costs. On a small scale, this causes unemployment for less educated adults. On a larger scale tho, it leads to lower prices for consumers and allows consumers to purchase more.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
Well said. VERY TRUE! SAD!
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertross4699 NO FACTORY WORKERS WERE MIDDLE MIDDLE ? WHEN THEY WHERE PAID CORRECTLY!
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertross4699 nurse is upper middle class? Your comments are STRANGE!
@arenag.1920
2 жыл бұрын
The lesson was best learned by Keith. He saw his parents' struggles and he steered his life to a different and better path. Got his education, works hard, postponed having kids and is educating his nephew in hopes of getting him to have a good life. Be like Keith. Kids are a blessing, but parents are not always a blessing for their kids
@dalestanley4740
2 жыл бұрын
eh...
@wiseonwords
2 жыл бұрын
Well, the Stanleys were certainly a blessing to their kids! Come on, now. Be more open-minded and generous spirited.
@roxannerodriguez7075
2 жыл бұрын
Well both of these fathers were doing well, taking care of their families better than many others- UNTIL they lost their jobs... It's not fair to say they weren't a blessing on their kids when something out of their control happens. Like losing a factory job, while all the other factories were closing too...
@harmony3279
2 жыл бұрын
It was the mother that made it possible for Kieth to get his education so his parents are blessings!!
@Cbd_7ohm
2 жыл бұрын
@@harmony3279 You missed the point.
@Somewhere-In-AZ
11 ай бұрын
Trip down memory lane. My family suffered through all the same as these families. Except my husband left in 88. So I did it alone with no help at all. I remember begging the mortgage company not to take our home. Had to pay half my wages to child care. We eventually had another family move in with us. That mother worked nights and I worked days. We shared the bills and took care of each other’s kids. That’s the only way we all made it. Tiny 3 bedroom house. It was crowded but we were ok. All 6 kids turned out fine. (My 3 and her 3.) She was killed by a drunk driver when the kids were in high school. Their dad took over after that. Such tough years.
@solidstate9451
7 ай бұрын
Very clever of you two mothers to struggle together and make it together.
@plum_loco
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Stanley has not aged a day despite performng very laborious jobs! He is an amazing man...he is a strong father, and his love for his wife and children just shows!
@Excellence4
3 жыл бұрын
Yea my Father looks amazing STILL. Thanks
@demeraragold4644
3 жыл бұрын
Very true. Even after his illness and hospitalization.
@laurakeoghan2103
2 жыл бұрын
And the way Mrs Stanley looks at him 😍😭😭😭
@harmony3279
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does.
@harmony3279
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@lauraprewitt7475
3 жыл бұрын
The Stanley Kids have completely stole my heart in their first segment (that’s how far I have made it & already tearing up)!! Their young’s are willing to start a business to help their parents save their home! ❤️❤️❤️
@keilahmichalspann8883
3 жыл бұрын
The Stanley brothers were spot on with their comments on US Presidents and politicians in general. Such wise children!!!
@randibgood
3 жыл бұрын
Much smarter and politically astute than most adults-then and now.
@dalestanley4740
2 жыл бұрын
My political views have changed a little since then, but like the 11 yr old me once said "If everyone just focused on themselves..."
@superafrikanmedialabs8237
Жыл бұрын
@dalestanley4740 OH WOW YOUR WATCHING 😳😳😲😲😲
@kingofallthings8944
Жыл бұрын
My heart broke when Jackie thought she was a failure and Terri toured her home after it was sold in foreclosure. Working all those years for that house and the bank selling it for under 40k. Wherever they are May they be blessed
@shannonberentsen1990
Жыл бұрын
With all the interest and late fees, she probably paid for that house a couple times over already so the bank didn't lose any money by selling it for less. They could have worked with her, but they don't care.
@believer7733
Жыл бұрын
She’s an INSPIRATION! She’s a PERSEVEROR! God truly blessed her and her husband!
@billzander2875
Жыл бұрын
Getting a tour of your house by the people who bought it from the bank for 40K was devastating.
@unabashed
8 ай бұрын
@@billzander2875agreed. That part gutted me.
@toni3270
7 ай бұрын
Yeah and selling out to foreigners is even worse!@@billzander2875
@dalelessard9160
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know how much $$ it costs to waterproof your basement, & yet your workers are making less than $7 an hour, that's just plain old greed, that company should be ashamed of itself!!
@hopeful6157
2 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯
@Godisgreater123
3 жыл бұрын
Jackie, if you see this, you are an amazing woman, full of strong faith and not a failure! You are an awesome , positive person and i KNOW that you can do very well in real estate , now with your kids all grown!!
@sierrachoco5271
3 жыл бұрын
The Black Family is amazing how they manage to hold themselves together. Hats off to them!!
@MsSexyDiva4Lyfe
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what we do!! Sad to say, but we are used to the struggle. If you know where we came from there’s nowhere to go but up!
@jermainelatimer804
2 жыл бұрын
@@MsSexyDiva4Lyfe me and my wife were just discussing that. The struggle is the every day thing for us and we both make over$20hr. Especially when you have to pay for every single thing. No government assistance here.
@MsSexyDiva4Lyfe
2 жыл бұрын
@@jermainelatimer804 Right! I make bout 60k a year and be struggling at times! The gov won't help until the absolute end!
@apacademy
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't help but think that too. NOBODY'S coming after the white family with racial profiling while driving or just living, nobody has targeted their children for poor outcomes in school, etc, no one discriminates against them when applying for those jobs, a mortgage, college admission, I mean EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE. The real news is how little the average white family's net worth is... but the top 1% in the country got just about ALL the gains from the economy for the last 50 years...Everybody else got the debts. How long will middle and lower class whites continue to blindly follow along with the system ? It's not equal. Black families STILL have to overcome twice as much to get half as far...And still we rise !!
@jermainelatimer804
2 жыл бұрын
@@apacademy your speech is FLAWLESS!!!
@matthewgardner2144
Жыл бұрын
Bill Moyers is one of the best, if not THE best interviewers/producers of documentaries. He has so much soul and really listens to his subjects.
@prairiewolfedogg
5 ай бұрын
The power in Moyers' work arises from his introspection in telling stories about the human condition. Politics and ideology are not allowed to overshadow the story.
@tracyjane1000
2 жыл бұрын
Am obsessed with the Stanleys. Wow wow. Amazing amazing people. You are NO failure - look at your marriage that survived hard hard times and look at your beautiful children that you raised. You gave them a loving safe environment to grow up in and that is priceless. No failing there - just pure winning ❤️
@126missday
Жыл бұрын
I agree
@stallion5110
Жыл бұрын
Well done
@BayouPrincess78
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree she is an inspiration on so many levels. Much love and respect
@JOHN----DOE
Жыл бұрын
It's all about expectations. The end of WWII created a unique economic situation that will never, ever happen again, plus Republican and corporate selfishness have been allowed to destroy all the New Deal policies and a century of union progress. The Stanleys are a monumental human success, in this or any age. Life is suffering, eventually if not today, and it can't be avoided; it's how you deal with it, and these folks have dealt with it superbly.
@Excellence4
9 ай бұрын
You’re right my mother isn’t a failure she’s amazing thank you
@julieannemichelle
3 жыл бұрын
I find it so interesting when documentaries can follow a person or families for a duration of time.
@JNAMOTORSPORTS
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you PBS for showing how long this has been a on going problem for middle class people and how hard it is finically and mentally for them. Please keep airing these old documentaries and how things haven’t changed much You can see the depression and desperation
@BarelySaneGenius
2 жыл бұрын
The fact that wages are the same after 20 years is maddening
@solidstate9451
7 ай бұрын
The starving wages of the 90s
@notavailable4596
2 ай бұрын
They aren't the same. The minimum wage in the '90s was like $3.50 or something, and those industrial jobs they're referring to now pay $30-40 an hour if not more for the people lucky enough to have them.
@charlotteziggy8353
3 жыл бұрын
Was rooting for both families. This messed up world:(
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
Very bad country rite now. It's not getting any better unfortunately.
@charlotteziggy8353
3 жыл бұрын
@@ZMAN_420 Not just America.....the World.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@charlotteziggy8353 Agree, but America is the worst from what it was, it is going down hill faster than any other country from where it was near th top. Now in my opinion. I live here, where do u live? I seen multiple comments from ppl saying how they can't believe how heartless and ruthless the U.S. BANKS, COMPANYS POLITICIANS ARE? But I do agree at this moment it's bad in alot of the world + add covid 19. In America my dads dad worked 1 union job, Cement Mason, doing concrete mostly on hi rises but homes, garages,roads, lots of stuff needs concrete. mom stayed at home took care of kids. My mom's dad worked 1 union job Heating and Air Conditioning mom stayed home and took care of 8 kids. They all lived comfortably good pay full benefits. Middle class. Now your rich or poor. Middleclass is gone in the U.S.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@charlotteziggy8353 And the U.S. started unions. And was booming! Because of GREED! Greedy politicians and companies, they bust unions lower wages take away benefits. Or companies get tax breaks for moving out of the country? That law was made by politicians! Unbelievable! Very sad!
@chuckkottke
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! But we lost our manufacturing base, plus the good paying jobs with benefits, so executives can get 263X the pay of the average worker wherever those workers may be. We need campaign finance reform penned into the Constitution to enable small dollar donors (us) to get elected officials that will work for us and change the equation, enabling worker buyouts of companies and recentering manufacturing jobs that pay good wages back into our cities and towns. Tax the wealthy like FDR did and prime the pump, this time with citizens in charge.
@estherstephens1858
3 жыл бұрын
What bothered me about the Neuman daughter (as adult) was she worked in the medical field and is supporting her husband who is unemployed and living in his parents house. Yet, her own mother loses her house. I just think the daughter and her husband should have lived in HER mom’s house helping her mom.
@jan4177
Жыл бұрын
Exactly 👏👏👏👏
@myyt3824
Жыл бұрын
YES!!! THIS!!!!! Hell will freeze over before I let my parents lose their home. Period.
@Navaura
Жыл бұрын
It was disturbing to know that everyone allowed her to bear that burden alone. Her sons stayed with her and did nothing.
@vatricegeorge
Жыл бұрын
Agree. Americans have become too individualistic. Families need to work together and have each others back.
@Gabster1990
11 ай бұрын
That family isn't very supportive of each other.
@samanthaa2810
3 жыл бұрын
we got money for war, but can't feed the poor
@eflanagan1921
3 жыл бұрын
General and President Eisenhower warned of the military/industrial complex becoming too powerful .And so it has .
@coollikethat2691
3 жыл бұрын
Say tupac with that.
@paulk9985
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget... we have money to send to foreign countries and give to illegals that break into our country via the border... but we can't feed the poor or provide homes for our homeless... including vets. Pathetic USA.
@royharper2003
3 жыл бұрын
@Samantha the US is not built on the Robin Hood system
@AnonHeirs
3 жыл бұрын
It's called enlisting.
@ray_ayy
Жыл бұрын
I was genuinely surprised by how much it affected the children later in life. Truly watching generational poverty unfold.
@notavailable4596
2 ай бұрын
I don't know why you're surprised. The opportunities their parents had were gone by the time they came of age, and they didn't have enough money or stability for college for the most part. The Stanleys were the ideal but the Newmans are the reality and the rule rather than the exception.
@sethroberts634
3 жыл бұрын
Back in the 70s and 80s you could be a shoe salesman and be middle class and retire with a pension. Never again...
@Brembelia
3 жыл бұрын
"Never again. . ." And why is that? Why are ppl accepting this like sheep to the slaughter? Why aren't ppl coming together to end this reign of terror?
@prancer1803
3 жыл бұрын
@@Brembelia what would you have people do?
@mikael5938
3 жыл бұрын
thats whut happens when you move all jobs to china
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
MARRIED WITH CHILDREN LOL
@tyiffpeijc8702
3 жыл бұрын
@@prancer1803 A good start would be for people to pay closer attention to what's going on in their legislature (local is just as or even more important than watching the fed). Also would be good for the average person to become comfortable researching, rather than relying on the opinion of an influencer (political or social), and improve their critical reasoning skills, so they're not deceived into shooting themselves in the foot (like americans were deceived into thinking trickle down works; that labor unions are always bad; that companies are effective self regulators; etc, etc).
@AusWash
3 жыл бұрын
We need a 2021 update. What an amazing story
@bluebellrose8
3 жыл бұрын
I'm an atheist however, I admire Keith's family and how they practise their faith. It appears to have given them all a strong moral compass and despite suffering economic disappointments, none of them descended into a life of drug addiction or crime. They stayed united as a family. Well done!
@harmony3279
2 жыл бұрын
Find God.
@latricemitchell1338
2 жыл бұрын
@@harmony3279 exactly they need Jesus
@hotandsour100
2 жыл бұрын
@@harmony3279 there is no god or Jesus
@girlanonymous
2 жыл бұрын
@@hotandsour100 oh yes, yes there is my friend. God didn’t say that our lives will be easy but He exists.
@hotandsour100
2 жыл бұрын
Proof?
@lovecindy2661
3 жыл бұрын
I was so disappointed to see that Tony did decide to divorce Terry in the end. Leaving your wife and kids won’t get rid of the financial burdens. Now they’re both struggling separately but even worse.
@chrismo5212
3 жыл бұрын
I think Terry had some issues that ripped them apart. I am taking liberties but as i watch the family dynamic I could fell subversion. She spoke of it when she talked about the power at the job and the way she was turning heads...words that only narcissists openly voice on camera. The guy seemed like he always wanted a quiet basic lifestyle. That probably caused friction when he wasn't able to live that out with his wife...ex-wife. I know you didnt want to have this conversation though...I gotta stay out of the comments section😒
@lindseyy320
3 жыл бұрын
@@chrismo5212 I think Tony just wanted to be able to provide for his family, and felt like he failed. And as times got tough, and they worked conflicting shifts and barely spent time together, things went downhill. Initially it seemed like Terry wanted to be a stay at home mom, but it's fine for her to feel empowered at being able to help provide for the family - and I don't even think she felt empowered, more just trying to make something positive out of a bad overall situation.
@chrismo5212
3 жыл бұрын
@@lindseyy320 In the beginning i was on the same thought until I noticed how she reacted to the question and how Tony was not on the same page. It's an introvert thing...if you're one you know what it means. There was a tension placed there by the economic issues of course, but those issues went from crevasses to craters when the emotional detachment is already mid-swing. She is empowered and becoming independent...he is just trying to get the solid ground he once stood on. Two people together not sharing in the same emotions with little impressionable ones watching...I will tell you what I have noticed most women do in that situation - build a social circle that is supportive for their current climate. That's not a condemnation of Terry it's just how women are more socially wired as opposed to men...especially introverted men. Now all men are narcissistic at some point and alot of us get over that. Maybe he didnt, but his temperament in this difficulty given the typical way women react socially...well one wont have to wait long for it to end. Was Tony ill-prepared? Hell, who wasn't! did Terry's new found success lead to subversive narcissism? Seems that way...based off his timid temperament and her strong will (due to self actualization and that's not bad) would probably prompt one to look down on the other. I dont know which, but I can recognize it.
@lindseyy320
3 жыл бұрын
@@chrismo5212 Appreciate your opinion, but as a woman who works, I find this borderline sexist. I might be misunderstanding, but she can't be empowered and independent without be a narcissist or having "issues"? Obviously we don't know what was going on in their marriage, but I think that's jumping to conclusions a bit. I do think it's reasonable to think he could have felt insecure being unable to be the financial provider for the family, or that once she started working, that led to lifestyle differences or personality changes and they no longer clicked as much.
@chrismo5212
3 жыл бұрын
@@lindseyy320 my intent was and still is to talk about the personality differences as they relate to change. Hence why I say he was ill-prepared, introverted, and other things that were straining the relationship. Jobs do effect personalities and the film was trying to illustrate that point. Her success made it hard for her to empathize with him and he probably saw it as pity sometimes. Okay you see me as a sexist that is an accusation because you never asked me if this could happen between friends of the same sex or homosexual relationships. To have a good discussion (i thought that's what you wanted) one must ask so that you can find if I am just woman bashing or if I think it's a personality issue. Women are socially adept!!! Waaaayy more than introverted men!!! This is observable from children to adults. One of the things men do is try our best to make women feel good...or at least not bad. Think on all the times you bf or hubby or sons did something you thought stupid to make you feel better. We knew it was stupid but we go to the lowest depths to drag you out of the funk...you're women! Now that you have that image of how far we will go place it next to the spectrum of how much we would lie to make you women feel better. Its immense!!! Now if you should find a man who is willing to pay the price for truth, or one who will lie endlessly...well I hope you crave his honesty enough to ask all the questions to get a full perspective from the man so we dont continue to cancel human beings into a deeper social isolation. It causes lots of young people on both sides to have social, personal, and psychological issues.
@lordcron
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to have watched this. I'm in my early 50's now and was feeling the same things over the years that these two families were going through. I pray these two families are still strong and prospering now. The lord will find the way.
@banest0
3 жыл бұрын
Amen! God bless you!
@regisnyder
3 жыл бұрын
Me, too! It was very interesting to see the impact of all the federal administrations had on both families since the 1st Bush was in office.
@ThrowDown14
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t help but think religion today is the same as it was in the Middle Ages, a method to placate the masses in the face of pretty crappy living situations. Capitalism loves God, it maintains order for the impoverished while the rich get richer on their hard work
@ross5506
3 жыл бұрын
Also am in my early fifty's, Canada and America has sold out to 3 world country's. We need The business man back Trump, he did more than any other president has done. We need him back for 2024! Trump was the only president that stop the wars since 1989! He may not be a polished president, but when your attacked 96% negative rate by the MSM.
@michellesakael2148
3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. Beautiful people beautiful lives ❤
@Eric-uh7nl
3 жыл бұрын
The Stanleys at least had themselves to lean on and they were resilient. Terry Neumann made me sad. The scene where she is eating dinner by herself in a friend's house, without her kids, husband, was truly sad. I hope she is doing well today.
@corlenajames1381
3 жыл бұрын
Same. I was also very sad when they said her husband had left her & that she continued to fight for their family home alone only to be driven from it anyways😢 I also resented the fact that the new couple living in her former home had gotten it for so little😣 I know it had to feel gut wrenching for Terri to walk the familiar path between those walls, being inundated with echoes of her children & grand children's playing amid the foreign furniture layouts & unfamiliar decor💔😩
@Schrankerle
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. I wish her sons could have pulled in some wages while living with her. Maybe they could have pooled finances enough to save the house and keep it in the family. It's sad to lose you house after so much time.
@lymarie1974
3 жыл бұрын
38,000 for that house... she probably owed double for it. It wasn’t even worth that. Only the bank makes money.
@mynameisnotimportant2854
3 жыл бұрын
That spaghetti looks good asf though
@thomasthumim7630
3 жыл бұрын
So you notice?
@Kiwiwanderer
2 жыл бұрын
What a powerful marriage the Stanley’s have. What a hard working good man, husband and father. Jackie an organised, disciplined , supportive wife and strong woman, wife and mother.
@saelaverdad8183
3 жыл бұрын
This young man accredited him not knowing what the inside of a jail or alcohol looks like and his mother is feeling like a failure....Miss Lady, you need to be proud of ALL your accomplishments! The best ones are your kids, your marriage and your steadfast love for the Lord.
@SOULRELIEF22
2 жыл бұрын
You see her holding onto that man? "Husbands love your wives, and be not bitter against them." He is obedient to GOD! "Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess: but be filled with the Spirit." His son could testify about never having drugs, guns or alcohol! The SPIRIT is the HOLY GHOST. NEW WIN! Liquor stores have stolen GOD'S NAME, and call rot gut spirit. We know who the liar IS.
@4LADYSWEET
2 жыл бұрын
👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
@roxannerodriguez7075
2 жыл бұрын
I heard her say "it looks good" when the people stopped them on the street, working together as a family. They said "look at your family! It's perfect. You look like the (Leave it to) Beaver family!" And they said "you look good!" And that's what Mama heard. That's what she focused on. We "look" good. I wanted to scream to her "no!! It IS good! You ARE good!" Her family reminds me of me and my own family today, in 2022. My husband and I have five kids, four still at home, and we do almost everything together. We've gone through our fair share of struggles, that's for sure! But we try our best to keep God in front of us. We try our best to find the "silver lining" and/or the good in the situation- no matter how scary it seems. We ARE good! To others- we may "look" good- and they're right! We ARE doing good! So were both the mamas in this documentary. 💜
@annietran4529
3 жыл бұрын
Life is rough in America - I live in Australia earning 6 figures, spent $6k on 4 dresses. Now I just want to return them and reassess my life. This is truly an eye opener.
@dreamingnihilist653
3 жыл бұрын
Do this instead, go into your closet and take out all the stuff you hardly wear that’s in decent condition. Clothes mainly that a women would wear to job interviews and take them to a women’s shelter. That will make some women’s day. I know, because i used to help run a homeless shelter, i recently was laid off, worked it for six years and made decent money but not enough to really save. I’m curious what is your profession?
@catherineblair550
3 жыл бұрын
@@dreamingnihilist653 According to the book "Classissm for Dimwits" job interviews are not the only thing you need clothes for. You need to dress a certain way to stay in a Job too
@marys3127
3 жыл бұрын
Annie, my husband and I make over $300,000 a year and I would never dream of spending $6000 on four dresses. You might wanna look inward and ask yourself, who are you trying to impress?
@brontewcat
3 жыл бұрын
Annie Tran. It’s not quite this bad in Australia - at least you do not need to go into debt to get decent healthcare, and our minimum wages are higher (assuming your employer is doing the right thing). But if you don’t have a job it’s just as tough. Let the Government know that reducing Centrelink benefits is not on. Let the unemployed keep the COVID supplement until we return to full employment.
@stephencarter2664
3 жыл бұрын
Making your dressmakers poorer isn't going to solve anything. Your unwarrented guilt does absolutely nothing for anyone. Life is brief and precarious, enjoy your money.
@garlicgirl3149
3 жыл бұрын
I watched this year's ago. Watched again and it still sends chills down my back. Still poignant today and not just because of COVID-19. I just heard on radio federal/states still arguing over minimum wage.
@AECRADIO1
3 жыл бұрын
MINIMUM WAGE IS A SHAM! A RAISE IN WAGES WILL CAUSE COSTS TO RISE TO FOLLOW ALONG, TO MAKE UP THE COSTS BUSINESS HAD TO CHARGE TO MAKE THE WAGE INCREASE. EVERY WAGE JUMP, COMES COST INCREASES. AS WHY MILK COSTS $3.00/GALLON, WHEN I WAS A KID, IT WAS UNDER $1.00! EGGS WERE CHEAP...UNDER $1.00/DOZEN. NOW, THEY ARE 3 TIMES MORE! EVERY WAGE INCREASE IS FOLLOWED BY BASE COST INCREASES. DOG EAT DOG.
@Brunes1836
3 жыл бұрын
I also watched this years ago and just did so again. So crazy out there
@Spiritfba
3 жыл бұрын
@@AECRADIO1 Prices increase because of inflation, which is typically about 2% per year (more if the government didn’t doctor the numbers.) Ideally, wages should increase with inflation but that hasn’t happened. Prices continue to rise while wages are stagnant. Hamburgers served by workers making $7.50/hr in South Carolina cost roughly the same as those served by workers making more in other states. Your theory is false and you need to realize you have been fed propaganda that ensures that the rich keep getting richer. Paying workers a living wage is what built the American middle class and denying them fair pay is what’s causing it to fail.
@freedomordeath89
2 жыл бұрын
Min wage will mean that the job will put you part time and hire 2 people. Not gonna change anything. Or you think your company will just "take the hit" and accept to have higer costs?
@brianh9358
Жыл бұрын
I'm posting this in May 2023 - can you imagine how much more difficult things have become for struggling families after Covid and then the last 2 years of inflation? My own family which is middle class is having more problems dealing with it all. Families like these are just getting pounded out of existence.
@glogirl6481
3 жыл бұрын
*"....and we'll just keep working until we keel over and die". THAT is the real American reality for the majority.*
@dianeambrose683
3 жыл бұрын
That is heartbreaking. I lost my home due to an injury. God bless us all. 💞🙏
@wendyladybug355laurie4
3 жыл бұрын
@@dianeambrose683 Many PrayersNLuv WWG1WGA 👼👼💝💝✝️✝️🙏🙏💘💘
@janicebell4030
3 жыл бұрын
We have 4 adults with incomes in our house so that my daughter can pay the mortgage and other household bills. We all contribute. I will be 70 this year and this is probably where I will spend the rest of my life. It’s a good life helping raise my 2 grandsons. Without the 4 incomes none of us would have anything, we would all be struggling to survive.
@elizabethpalmer5111
3 жыл бұрын
And that is key! I recently purchased some land, my two youngest son's still live at home. Together we pay rent, utilities etc. Together we pay the mortgage. In 3 yrs we will have it paid off. We know that the only way to get where we want is to stick together.
@wb2413
3 жыл бұрын
yea dont know how they think some one can live on ssi
@arnetrahughes2277
3 жыл бұрын
As a family, togetherness is truly your greatest asset.
@4LADYSWEET
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, family is what you need to help guide you through the ups and downs in life
@billyjoejimbob56
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with a multi-generational extended family. Your grandsons will look back on their upbringing and feel sorry for kids who weren't surrounded with so much love!
@rlyn1175
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell Terry's struggles hardened her, whereas the Stanley's strong faith, marriage, and values sustained them and inspired their children.
@tiffyjade690
Жыл бұрын
Yes. Agree. Both families struggled financially but two different ways of dealing with it.
@Scorpia161
Жыл бұрын
Both of their situations were heart breaking in different ways, but the bitter irony of Terry's situation stood out: she and her husband separated because they grew apart... but they needed to work opposite shifts to pay there bills. Her house was surrounded by crime and gunfire... because whole neighborhoods of kids were left without support due to their parents' financial struggles. Terry lost her house because she couldn't make payments...only for it to be sold for a pittance.
@colinvanblaricom6573
Жыл бұрын
@@Scorpia161 Also, one other thing I realized is that notice how both families start off extremely attractive. The Stanleys remain that way. The Neumanns not so much.Hard to believe the mom started the documentary as such a bombshell and the kids so beautiful. One family could keep up their physical apperance and the other couldn't sadly
@The4preston
10 ай бұрын
@@colinvanblaricom6573 Mrs. Neumann looked about how I would expect, 20 years on. We don't know how well Mr. Neumann has aged (or not) because he wouldn't agree to an in-person interview. Sadly, it seems like the Neumann kids adopted a fast food/processed food diet, which is sadly typical for people living near the poverty line.
@unabashed
8 ай бұрын
@@The4prestonwe saw him at the age of 50 from around 10 feet away. He looked like his life was hard. The black folks aged better, but that's likely due to melanin, and perhaps their inner spirits weren't defeated and it showed in their appearances. Even with the weight gain, Mrs. Stanley still had youthful skin and a young smile.
@msure3367
3 жыл бұрын
This documentary should be shown in grammar school.
@colinhalliley111
3 жыл бұрын
My generation born in the mid 50s have experienced it all.The best in the 60s the oil crisis 70s and a brief respite in the 80s then total downward 90s on. Trump was the first President to give us a solid path out. That was snached away.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@colinhalliley111 U think Trump won the election? Where is his fence that Mexico will pay for?
@Cgh432
3 жыл бұрын
It should be shown every year you are in school !
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@Cgh432 it should be shown in school 100% for sure.
@ravenesence8141
3 жыл бұрын
Should be shown to anyone running for office, followed by a month long boot camp where they actually LIVE like us...and not like those of us who are better off than others, but live like those who are on the brink of losing EVERYTHING
@astoerbrauck
3 жыл бұрын
This is not even a national issue, I live in Germany, both families could be my neighbours.
@1985bjaycat
3 жыл бұрын
Same in Canada really.
@Justsayingthat
3 жыл бұрын
I think what this documentary shows is that working hard does not equal prosperity. We are raised to believe we can do better and it may not be true
@emma_murphystyling
3 жыл бұрын
That’s right , exactly the same here in Australia. Cost of living is so high. You can’t make it unless you have credit cards and loans.
@astoerbrauck
3 жыл бұрын
@@Justsayingthat Exactly. In Germany 5% of the people own 92% of the money and I think it's not that different in other countries. Experts been saying it for quite a while, it's not possible anymore to EARN enough to get wealthy.
@aidamatokko7027
3 жыл бұрын
The same here. I came from Cuba , Castro destroyed everything and still continue to, living I. USA for 34 years, I know the American dream can Be a reality for few but the possibilities unfortunately depends if the possibilities the government have for each city , towns etc, taking businesses to China was not a good idea for the hard working American people. I did work very hard, never had food stamps or any help, was able to buy me a property for rental and have my own condo and my children graduates from universities I did not have to pay because they have good grades and for scholarship at that time, working with good paid money, but in 2021 I do not feel safe in USA anymore because is becoming g to be like the Cuba i left 34 plus years ago!
@kevinhenderson5520
3 жыл бұрын
And it's a joke how the 1% say you have to put money aside for retirement.. How ?? Every penny they madé went towards just trying to survive.
@matefamily7883
3 жыл бұрын
401k’s were originally made to help people save to have extra when retired instead corporations saw a way to keep money and make pensions turn over into 401k’s this was never the intent of it. So now we have millions who will have no pensions and very little savings.
@leannesmith5818
3 жыл бұрын
We have a thing in my country where they take a percentage out of you pay and your employer put some in too, it's not compulsory but you can't claim it til you 65 or apply to get it out for your first home, the trouble is I know people who could use it now after the past year everyone's had I'm one of them I wish I never contributed, you don't know whether you'll live to 65, I hope so but you never know
@elaine3642
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. So true. When I started my job in 1992 I could not put 1% in my 401k for nothing. Needed every penny to live. Now at same job I have been trying to catch up with 15 years away from retirement. 4% in my 401k and 2% in a Roth. I can do this now because my kids are grown and do for themselves. It's still tough. About the only thing that will save me if I work to 65 is my pension. Oh and I have lived in Milwaukee all my life.
@kevinhenderson5520
3 жыл бұрын
There is a book by a guy called Harvey Wasserman ( Harvey Wasserman's History of the united states). He talks about how and who shaped the 40 hour work week and why. We are just about all of us pawns for a few people who really run the country; and the politicians are mostly puppets.
@anikajoy5739
3 жыл бұрын
And then your still I'm debt
@wilfredjones4042
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a cement truck driver, i know Claud in 2022 he still work's for the city of Milwaukee as a concrete finisher.
@Rottweiler_Roddy
2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@blackcurrantpop
8 ай бұрын
I really hope he can have an easier life when he collects social security.
@Juju-l3o
2 ай бұрын
That’s good to hear
@gigiatkins5923
3 жыл бұрын
When this BEAUTIFUL woman was talking about how she didn’t get to show the high end houses I could see how deep the hurt went and it broke me in two. You are so far from being a failure I can’t even tell you 🙏
@lilsyevasifuentes7628
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, how sad she the look in her eyes was, also it was the feeling that there's nothing that she could do about it... I feel she attributed her the color of her skin to be the reason for this... I admire this woman
@susanwinkler3346
2 жыл бұрын
We had a very short stay in the States over 30yrs ago.Employees then earned an extremely low amount,something like 80dollars a week.From the looks of it ,it hasn't, changed ,the poor get poorer and the rich get richer.l think it's high time USA needs to wake up,and do away with a great many draconian ideas ,and actually step up into the 21st century.
@auntemmyd1604
3 жыл бұрын
God bless her and I’m in tears trying to get this out but God bless her for still volunteering and still helping others I love that pastor’s wife!
@drlee7382
Жыл бұрын
Man, Claude is an amazing man.
@Excellence4
9 ай бұрын
Yes he is that’s my Superhero (Father)…
@aceventura7870
3 жыл бұрын
this is happening to everyone in america no matter what race you are
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
TRUE! UNLESS YOU MAKE MILLIONS FROM SCAMMING PPL AND RIPPING PPL OFF. RUINING THE COUNTRY? THE WEALTH GAP IN THE COUNTRY IS OUT OF CONTROL NOW!
@haansolo7834
3 жыл бұрын
@@ZMAN_420 like trump did
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@haansolo7834 YES HE DID! Now his tax returns are being released to prosecutors. 8 years of personal and buisness. So let's see what they find? The Supreme Court turned Trump down at everything he brought to them. And he appointed 3 justices in 4 years! That's a record. He thought he got lucky and would have Supreme Court vote his way, but he was wrong! HAHAHAHA
@CheeksE-yi8mt
3 жыл бұрын
We let it happen when we fight each other tooth and nail over the opinions of rich people
@pitpride1220
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, though race puts a little more stank on it.
@amberallery9123
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Amazing documentary! This really needs to be required viewing for every single politician. This is not only 2 American families…this is most American families….and it’s an American tragedy.
@joycehaines34
3 жыл бұрын
Have lived through this several times in my 76 years, hard but life turns around an the ability to adjust is the lesson we learn.
@VeeFoster
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmph! Some lesson.
@dawnsalois
3 жыл бұрын
yeah well it isnt the same world now. lucky you.
@timmcgrath1117
3 жыл бұрын
I love listening to older folks because they have been through a lot and have wisdom to share. I'm also into binge watching MASH.
@sukieBoo66
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see an update on both of these families. Especially the Neumanns. They struggled hard to hold on to one another and their home and ended up losing both. You don’t go into marriage, having children and having the trappings of all that with the expectation that you would walk away with nothing to show for all that you’ve worked so hard to accomplish and achieve. My heart really goes out to the family and I hope 2022 is treating them much better than decades past. I would also love to find out how the other family the Stanleys are doing as well. Did the Mom ever get her real estate business going? How is the father doing? What about the oldest son Keith? What are they doing now? They were so close knit and hard working. Both families were and it would really nice to see how they’re all doing.
@livewireOrourke
3 жыл бұрын
"Little do they know, I need to live also." It's not that they don't know; it's that they don't care.
@rahsadeen4571
3 жыл бұрын
(March-5-2021) Thing also with that is, ppl working in banks struggle to. They just so happen to have a job. Can't blame the collector and it dayum sure can't be taken personal.
@kellyrabe5180
3 жыл бұрын
If you are over qualified I think you're going to get bored they think you're not going to put all of your effort into the jobs they feel you're going get a new job jumpship and there can't or won't pay you what you use to make
@matthew-jy5jp
3 жыл бұрын
Best journalism on tv today. Anything PBS does is class act.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%! It's a sad story. Ship all the full time, full benefits, good paying union jobs over seas or bust the unions. HORRIBLE! I'm so fortunate to live near Chicago and am part of a union. All the rich people want too own all the homes and rent them too everyone so you have to pay rent forever! And never own the property/home. Your comment in my opinion is one of the best comments I have ever seen! Frontline is the real deal! They show it how it is! I hate to say it but our country is falling apart. I wish I didn't have too say that.
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
Nova is another good show! Different subject.
@NicholasLittlejohn
3 жыл бұрын
@@ZMAN_420 too true
@itrthho
3 жыл бұрын
Except the fell for the Russian election hoax
@ZMAN_420
3 жыл бұрын
@@itrthho The Russian Election Hoax? Realy? This episode has nothing to do with that? Are u mad cuz Trump lost? And the PGA tour got pulled from his golf course? Are u mad he appointed 3 Supreme Court Justices and they all went against Trump on " Fake Election " . Are you mad because Trumps never seen last 8 years of personal and buisness tax returns are being released to prosecutors? HAHAHAHA
@daphonepimp1
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Stanley has my respect. He stated that he will never be in the welfare line nor accept food stamps. He did whatever job necessary to provide for his family. Great job sir! You have been an outstanding role model to your children and community!
@TheAIKnowledgeHub
2 ай бұрын
But would he be better if he did? Like you are looking up to him because he didn't ask for help. But ask yourself how far ahead would he been if he did ask for help and took it when needed? Now you can say he didn't need it, but look at the end. They are struggling even with a happy face. His wife literally cries and calls herself a failure.
@aparnaamkulkarnii5130
3 жыл бұрын
Claud has such an amazing spirit. Smiles straight from his heart even when it's rough. Inspiring. And man you looked nothing like 60. Much younger.. Jackie you should feel proud about all the effort you put in. We are proud of you. Terrie you are a fighter man. One thing common with all these people is theh are ready to learn new skills at different stages over the life time. Relentless Do well. God Bless
@bluedaughter
3 жыл бұрын
Many times I've wished that I had a nice home, more income, a newer car but then I realize just how fortunate I am. I'm retired now, I have a small pension and my husband has his social security. We get by. After watching this documentary I'm ashamed of myself for wanting better. Dear Lord be with the families that are struggling and give them strength to endure their hardships and a path for a better future. Amen
@kassha49
2 жыл бұрын
No need to feel ashamed it just shows that you have compassion and empathy for those who have had financial hard ache in their lives…I was going to buy a new pair of sneakers just because but after seeing this I realize how lucky I am. Decided the sneakers were not needed and or wanted✌️
@eltinand1321
3 жыл бұрын
This Documentary ripped my heart out.
@emzywillrich7243
3 жыл бұрын
What was so beautiful about the documentary is how the black lady supported and loved her hard working husband. What fantastic role models for resilience.
@msgemsgems
3 жыл бұрын
Jackie Stanley is the Woman of Reinvention and the pillar of Strength!!! I love her!! Bless all those in this documentary.
@LMae-rj9qi
2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of my dad. He once mentioned his frustration and disappointment of having to adjust to so many job closures. I never knew that until he said that in his last years of life. It just made me want to do even more for him in his last days, including caring for him in the last 6 months of his life. God bless these families. No matter how hard it has been for them, they still inspire me.
@wiseonwords
2 жыл бұрын
Well done - looking after your dad in his last days! Good on you!
@carter_1
3 жыл бұрын
Sad! owing still OVER 100Gr after 25 yrs 🤬JP Morgan's fees, penalties, NOT budging on monthly/ interest. Then SOLD it, for $38Gr. WHY not HELP THE ONE who paid on the house (her home) for 25 yrs!
@leannesmith5818
3 жыл бұрын
Omg that's terrible, talk about a kick up the arse
@FlyRoni
3 жыл бұрын
Heartless and greedy
@lymarie1974
3 жыл бұрын
Banks do not care... they make their money from the ones who owe
@curtisk2286
3 жыл бұрын
That's right!
@plum_loco
3 жыл бұрын
Remember banks got tax payer bail out money because ''they were too big to fail''? so they had no reason to care.
@LadyL31786
2 ай бұрын
It’s amazing how Frontline kept up with the families in this documentary through the years. I actually agree with the mom who said that the American Dream is impossible. It really is. Just like Justice, The American Dream belongs to the rich people who don’t know what struggle is and they show off what they can afford in everyone’s faces. I also blame the government as well, but that’s TBD another time. As for the Stanley family, I’m glad that they’re still there and knowing that Keith’s a college grad and is making $45K/year and helping his family out made me happy. I can’t believe one twin is working in Afghanistan and I know the parents are hurt by him working thousands of miles away from Milwaukee, but as long as he’s still alive and well, it’s all good. I’m also glad that the mom is taking the real estate classes and is doing everything else like helping out with the church and all. Thank you Frontline for this documentary.
@debbieharris6163
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly, this is still the true story pf so many American families struggling today
@louise-yo7kz
2 жыл бұрын
The blessing for the Stanleys particularly is their strong faith and family unity. That helps a lot.
@myyt3824
Жыл бұрын
The Stanley’s kind of remind me of my parents. I was born in 1993 and my sister in 1995. My dad dropped out of high school and got his GED. Neither went to college. My parents worked 5 jobs between them at one point. My mom did daycare so she could stay home with us kids. My dad worked at a paint company and took the janitor position after hours at that same warehouse to make extra money. My mom did greeting cards, stampin up, pampered chef, and secret shopping/taste testing for various places. They also owned a vending machine company. I spent many many days at the car dealerships they serviced. I remember going to the snack supply warehouse to pick up our orders and to the grocery stores with the best sales on cans of soda. Our home’s utility room was the storage for all the snacks and soda. All the while my parents put my sister and I through private school. My dad was laid off from his good paying IT job during the financial crisis and my mom had her hours cut from 40 down to 28 per week. Through all those struggles and hard times that could have ripped our family apart, they stayed together and have been happily married for 33 years now. My dad always tells my sister and I “you can let the pressures and stresses of life tear your marriage apart, or you can use them to push you closer together”. They are truly my biggest inspiration.
@averayugen7802
Жыл бұрын
I have a coin-op vending coffee machine that cost me as much as a nice used car. And since I don't have a business office to set it up, it graces my living room. It was supposed to have been the crux of a new home business. What could have I been thinking. And the answer is I got hypnotized by the fraud, hit over the head with it for once instead of ignoring it, but then by some miracle and a bunch of new debt I replenished (before completely dying of the austerity) my savings account and put the nightmare behind me. BUT HOW can anyone afford a whole fleet of them? My goodness, even in hard times how things have changed. And really it's so shocking how regular people can be immoral enough and well off enough to turn around and take advantage of poor people who cant afford to lose anything. And ensure they do just that, so they can buy a car or escape to the Islands or hide any criminality or tax penalty or accountability because its really so much like normal business if not identical 2 it...
@Liz-sq9pf
3 жыл бұрын
Mrs Stanley wonderful mother you did a great job raising your children.
@Akdcacac
3 жыл бұрын
So much respect for Keith's parents who are always full of positivity, energy, and passion for life, despite all the difficult challenges they went through. Their love and support for each other helped their kids become kind people too. So much respect.
@MegsterMarie
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like a majority of us parents/families can relate to these two families in one way or another. I truly feel for them. I also admire their strength and determination to succeed and keep going.
@joedirt5122
3 жыл бұрын
I’m siting here amazed at how this doc mirrors my life experiences in terms of being raised up during the same time period as the children in the film . I’m 36 , a black/male and raised in Baltimore. I also chose not to have children, due to my fear of struggling to provide for a family in uncertain times....I feel like this doc was sad and motivational. It may of just brought on a mid life crisis for me , but that’s ok ! It’s funny how life works.
@europamale
3 жыл бұрын
Dear Joe, please do not give up! I survived the pains of poverty that often tested my will to live. Some how I escaped the hard work in the southern tobacco fields to a wonderful life in Germany. When times were hard I often cried, but I never gave up my dream to seek out and explore the paths of success. Apropos, I also have family in Baltimore!
@ilovemytribe
3 жыл бұрын
I know a lot of people probably won''t agree, but I think not having kids is a smart move. I'm 41 and decided not to have children. I think it just keeps you stuck in a financial trap. You can see it in this documentary, with the family that divorced, and you have to work 2 or 3 jobs or work crazy shifts which leaves your children open to negative influences, or not having the time and wisdom and guidance of a parent. I think more people may need to rethink having children instead of just being lead by biological urges...
@ogg5949
3 жыл бұрын
@@ilovemytribe I agree with you but many ppl want kids and how sad is it that they can't make it in our society. We were doing great in life. I was a stay at home mom after getting a Bach degree and working a great career. It started going downhill when our oldest was 15. We've gone from 6 figures to my husband unemployed and me working a $13/hr job full time where they(illegally) don't allow me to take my hour lunch and they don't pay me for working thru lunch. So I work 45 hrs/week and only get paid for 40hrs and when I work under 40 hrs then I only get paid for those hours. We literally went from being upper middle class to poverty. How were we supposed to know that would happen when we first had kids? Now I wish I didn't have kids cuz this country is horrible and their future is bleak.
@ashfrancine5901
3 жыл бұрын
@@ogg5949 What career were you in?
@ogg5949
3 жыл бұрын
@@ashfrancine5901 I graduated with a BS degree in international marketing, Spanish and South American history in 89. I worked as account manager/ quality control engineer in the supplier chain to the auto industry. I started in tier 3 and ended in tier 1. Obviously I live in the Detroit area. I quit in 2000 to have kids.
@dietlindvonhohenwald448
Жыл бұрын
Staying together in such hard times is the most important thing; especially for the kids.
@karenmcdermott3135
3 жыл бұрын
Omg the couple who stayed married,ooze love and success. They may not be financially well off but their work ethic, faith and children can never be replaced by a beautiful house or designer clothes. The parents sacrificed so much to put their first son through college, his Mum in my eyes is more than a star and the love that couple has is what keeps families strong and together. Love these documentaries, something real and no bling.
@AmandaJohnston-tp7ek
Жыл бұрын
Tbh, I would say the African American family is moreso middle class. That's what was kind of scary is that I was watching the documentary for a long time thinking this was a snapshot of two working class families. Than at about the 50 minute mark I realized that they were moreso middle class (perhaps lower middle class). They're just a middle class family who lives well within their means and with the exception of their oldest son's college, didn't use credit. Which is scary as it shows just how truly few people in America have their head above water financially, and its sadly getting worst.
@stephensimon2419
3 жыл бұрын
Truly something special--"after all that I have been through, I still have joy"!
@Narutospicyking
2 жыл бұрын
The Mom facing prejudice as a woman in general and then on top of that as a black woman, I'm sorry. I will never understand why anyone would think that they are better than another. To all of those whom would not call Mrs. Stanley to sell your property for you.... You are the ones with the problem not her! She is nice, calm, pretty and hard-working. The father works hard to and that family has love. Love is key ingredient to success and yet so many lack it.
@johnpanos2332
3 жыл бұрын
here's a quote attributed to john steinbeck......" “John Steinbeck once said that socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.” a quote by ronald wright. the people have been had.
@Shineynsparkles
3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@waggishsagacity7947
Жыл бұрын
The next time you want to say to someone or anyone that we live in the richest country in the world, please remember what you just saw with your own eyes in this documentary. Here were two families where not one in them was involved in a crime; no one lived above their means, or was a drunk or a drug addict; no one was a loser, a lazy bum, a gambler or refused any kind of work, shift, position , or hardship for wages that were appalling , and all to just keep their nostrils out of the water. Above all, not one of them complained instead of getting up to look for a job or to make ends meet. The richest country in the world indeed! Thanks for an exceptionally moving and candid documentary. I cannot imagine anyone who has watched the documentary who would gladly switch places with either family.
@parkerparker9946
3 жыл бұрын
You don't see alot of kids understanding their parents situation I commend these kids
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