Voices from the 7-11
May 9, 2008
Every day men gather outside the 7-11 in Kings Beach looking for day labor. Photojournalist Liz Margerum interviewed a number of the men and produced this presentation as well as an essay on her thoughts about the experience.
Design, presentation photos and sound: Liz Margerum
Special thanks to Teri Vance who helped with the interviews.
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