Down and Out in America
The recession of the 1980s split the country into the haves and have-nots, from family farmers to factory workers and homeless people forced to live in decrepit welfare hotels. On the verge of losing everything, courageous Americans discover the power of community organizing to fight injustice.
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Down and Out in America
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 1, 1986
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
66%
Original Title
Down and Out in America
Production Companies
HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films
Director
Lee Grant
Description
The recession of the 1980s split the country into the haves and have-nots, from family farmers to factory workers and homeless people forced to live in decrepit welfare hotels. On the verge of losing everything, courageous Americans discover the power of community organizing to fight injustice.
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