FW Movies That Matter: The Real Cost (2022, NR, 74 min.)

The Real Cost (2022, NR, 74 min.) With a staggering 1.8 trillion dollars in student loan debt, the average American household owes $39,000, affecting minorities and only expanding the racial gap even wider. A significant percentage of these people have paid their debt by now. Still, it’s the penalties, uncontrolled interest, and predatory behaviors of loan companies that keep piling upon them. Are the current efforts from the government enough to make a change?

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Movies That Matter is a FREE, bi-monthly film series that highlights important human and civil rights issues. Each event features a film screening, followed by a moderated discussion with special guests. Screenings are held in February, April, June, August, October and December.

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