A Journey across the Most Economically Poor Region in the U.S.

A location that serves as a sharp reminder of the economic difficulties that towns across the nation confront may be seen in the broad territory extending from Southern West Virginia to Eastern Kentucky. It represents a separate America, with its different challenges and hidden stories. It is regarded as the largest area of struggling counties in the country.

We are sharing this video of Peter Santenello on YouTube as he set off on an amazing road trip through the heart of Appalachia, exploring the lives of its tenacious residents to see what it is like to actually travel through this breathtaking region.