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PBS
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9th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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Pbs: Pov: Critical Condition

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This independent film highlights our nation's health care crisis by showcasing four critically ill Americans and their struggle to afford medical care without health insurance. Here you can watch the film trailer, as well as other video clips about the personal consequences of the current healthcare system. Also, view still images and read a fact sheet on healthcare in the United States.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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