Struggle Street fails as inspiration porn, but it's a great opportunity

By Michael Lallo
Updated June 28 2016 - 1:18pm, first published 12:46pm
Ashley Kennedy's family was at the centre of <i>Struggle Street</i>, an SBS series that detractors accused of being 'poverty porn'. Photo: SBS
Ashley Kennedy's family was at the centre of <i>Struggle Street</i>, an SBS series that detractors accused of being 'poverty porn'. Photo: SBS
The Briefcase participants Rod and Mandy in their Kilmore home. Photo: Screenshot: The Briefcase, Channel Nine.
The Briefcase participants Rod and Mandy in their Kilmore home. Photo: Screenshot: The Briefcase, Channel Nine.
Life on the edge: William hunts for food in <i>Struggle Street</i>.
Life on the edge: William hunts for food in <i>Struggle Street</i>.
Corey holds his two-year-old son in season one of <i>Struggle Street</i>. Photo: SBS
Corey holds his two-year-old son in season one of <i>Struggle Street</i>. Photo: SBS
Police guide garbage trucks from Blacktown during the May 2015 protest against the SBS show <i>Struggle Street</i>, before the first episode aired. Photo: Nick Moir
Police guide garbage trucks from Blacktown during the May 2015 protest against the SBS show <i>Struggle Street</i>, before the first episode aired. Photo: Nick Moir
Blacktown City Council mayor Stephen Bali, who condemned the first season of <i>Struggle Street</i>, filmed in Mount Druitt. Photo: Geoff Jones
Blacktown City Council mayor Stephen Bali, who condemned the first season of <i>Struggle Street</i>, filmed in Mount Druitt. Photo: Geoff Jones

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