IT'S BASIC takes a look at US basic income pilot programs that test the effects of giving people an extra $500 to $1,000 monthly, with no strings attached. The film highlights the real-life challenges participants face while trying to make ends meet, placing them at the heart of the documentary.
The resounding themes of the documentary directly reflect the Zilber Family Foundation’s investment in the city of Milwaukee. In April 2024, the Zilber Family Foundation announced its collaboration with The Bridge Project to fund Milwaukee’s first unconditional cash program. Aimed at empowering low-income pregnant individuals, this groundbreaking program provides 100 eligible participants with unconditional cash assistance to support their needs during the crucial early stages of their baby’s life — no strings attached.
Sponsored by The Zilber Family Foundation, the IT'S BASIC screening will be followed by a thought-provoking talk-back panel discussion with mothers benefiting from the Milwaukee Bridge Project initiative, as well as panelists from the Zilber Family Foundation and The Bridge Project.
