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Lost in America
Lost in America

Lost in America

Genres

Documentary

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Following director Rotimi Rainwater, a former homeless youth, as he travels the country to shine a light on the epidemic of youth homelessness in America.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 November 2019

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Self

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Self

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish

Self

Jewel

Jewel

Self

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Self

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Self

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Self

Rebecca Gayheart

Rebecca Gayheart

Self

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