Comida Pa' Los Pobres (Food for the Poor)
About the Episode
Comida pa' los Pobres follows Giovanni, a young Puerto Rican activist, as he confronts the island’s persistent crisis of food insecurity. Motivated by his childhood struggle with hunger, he seeks to inspire his fellow citizens to join a movement of solidarity-oriented work by feeding families and college students through mutual aid efforts – all while facing challenges from local authorities.
Aired:
07/22/21
| Expires: 08/01/24 | Runtime: 14m 04s
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