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Down and Out in America
Down and Out in America

Down and Out in America

The origins of homelessness.

Genres

Documentary

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

57 mins

Rating

6.571/10

Release Date

01 December 1986

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator (voice)

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