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Down and Out in America

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6.5/10 • 6

1986-12-010h 57m

Documentary

The origins of homelessness.

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.

Directors
Lee Grant
Editors
Milton Moses Ginsberg

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  1. Lee Grant

    Lee Grant

    Narrator (voice)

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
new york cityminnesotarecessionhomelessnessronald reaganlos angeles, californiapovertyhomeless shelterwoman director1980s