Just Words

The stories of former gang members and convicts, the struggles of low wage workers and recovering addicts, the rural homeless and inner city mothers-these voices, often ignored by traditional mass media, tell their own stories, in their own words, in Just Words, the 55 part documentary feature series.

April 3, 2008

Just Words – Episode 51: Beth: Update

Reunited with her daughter - Last May, Beth told the story of how she ended up homeless and addicted to drugs, and her fight to get back a normal life. Today, she gives an update on her life.
April 3, 2008

Just Words – Episode 52: Lucille Robinson – Update

What asbestos has done - This series began with the story of Lucille Robinson, a grandmother responsible for the sole care of several grandchildren. A year later, how is Lucille doing?
April 3, 2008

Just Words – Episode 53: Robert – Update

The Workers Won - We check in with Robert, to find out whether cleaners at Camden Yards were able to secure a living wage.
April 3, 2008

Just Words – Episode 54: Terry – Update

Troubling finding work - Terry, the ex-convict who shared his story in episodes 18-21, talks about his the difficult time he is having finding a job.
April 3, 2008

Just Words – Episode 55: Terry – Update

Feeling bleak about the future - Terry expresses the feelings of hopelessness he feels when he thinks about the future.