The Thread | WHY POVERTY? (OFFICIAL SHORT FILM)

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https://filmow.com/the-thread-why-poverty-t319688/ URUGUAY:
Throughout Latin America, a girl's 15th birthday marks her coming of age and is celebrated in style. It's a celebration that many poor rural families can hardly afford -- the cost of the girl's dress alone is often too much.

Meet Blanca, a seamstress in Uruguay, who took advantage of a micro-credit scheme to invest in a sewing machine. Today she runs a business that makes and rents out affordable dresses. Now all the girls in her village can enjoy their coming of age. The Thread | WHY POVERTY? The Thread | WHY POVERTY?