Skint(2022)

Skint is a British documentary series that captures the lives of people living in poverty through darkly comic and deeply moving monologues. Each episode presents intimate, unfiltered accounts from ordinary individuals facing the bleakest circumstances—revealing both the grit and humour they summon to survive. The series balances sharp wit with raw honesty, offering poignant and sometimes devastating insights into what it means to live without financial security. Rather than preach or sentimentalise, Skint lets its subjects speak directly, exposing the courage required to navigate daily life on the margins. The result is a portrait of resilience and humanity that's equal parts funny and heartbreaking, challenging viewers to see poverty not as statistics but as lived experience.