Things Are Tough All Over

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Things Are Tough All Over

"Amid the Great Recession, one family clings to hope"

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Amid the Great Recession of 2008, a Chicago family struggles to keep their heads above water. Nicole and Rodney Neal draw on the power of faith, family and friends as they cling to hope.

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Jacqueline Childs

Nicole

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Christopher Austin

Rodney

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Christian Bean

Trey

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Abigail Sanders

Elise

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Alexis Aranda

Maria

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Judy Dallas

Ola

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Jessica Sherfield

Jackie

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Tim Lockett

Len

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Christopher Layton

Terry

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Reggie D. McMillian

Community Activist

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Carolyn Harding

Private School Principal

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Ajay Kumar

Loan Officer

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Reade Green

Panhandler

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Michael Boucher

Impatient Driver

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John VonMutius

News Announcer

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Nanette Marie

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Chad Hodge

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Amaya Board

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Yolanda Board

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Saige Harris

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Sirgio Harris

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Kimberly D. Peppers

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Star Randall

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Lena Hill-Sherfield

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Eleanor Sherfield

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Yrik Sherfield

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Dominique Smith

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