Years into an uneven economic recovery throughout the United States, more and more Americans will be relying on the good will of their neighbors.  When and how to help people in poverty is an ancient ethical question. But in most cases, there remains a wall between the poor and everyone else.  This documentary examines why people decide to offer their time and money to answer the need.

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