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  • Now on PBS Digging Out of Debt
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 26 min | Documentary, News

Now on PBS

Digging Out of Debt
TV-PG
TV Episode | 26 min | Documentary, News
The average American owes an estimated $9200 on credit cards. And while recent changes to bankruptcy laws may put a smile on the face of some banks and credit card companies, they're making it hard for average Americans to dig themselves ...See moreThe average American owes an estimated $9200 on credit cards. And while recent changes to bankruptcy laws may put a smile on the face of some banks and credit card companies, they're making it hard for average Americans to dig themselves out of debt. NOW returns to Waterbury, Connecticut, where it first began reporting about these laws, and revisits a family struggling with bankruptcy. Also this week, NOW review the case of Anthony Graves and explores whether the justice system is condemning innocent men and women to death. Graves was sentenced to Texas' death row in 1994 mainly on the testimony of a lone eyewitness who later recanted. After six appeals, Graves has finally been granted a new trial. But will justice kick in for Graves as quickly as it turned against him? See less
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Writer
David Brancaccio (writer)
Producers
Brenda Breslauer (producer) | Peter Meryash (producer) | Bryan Myers (producer)
Editors
Kathi Black | David Brancaccio | Larry Goldfine | David Kreger | Judith Wolff
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Updated Feb 9, 2007
Release date
Feb 9, 2007 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
4 wins & 11 nominations

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