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Down and Out in America
Down and Out in America
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Down and Out in America

1986
57m
Documentary
History

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

57m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
57m
Dec 1, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Lee Grant
Lee Grant
Production
HBO
HBO
Joseph Feury Productions
Joseph Feury Productions
Karmic Release Productions
Karmic Release Productions
Hope Runs High Films
Hope Runs High Films
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator (voice)

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