Down and Out in America

1986

The origins of homelessness.

History
Documentary

Lee Grant
57m
December 1, 1986 · United States of America

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 1, 1986
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: HBO,Joseph Feury Productions,Karmic Release Productions,Hope Runs High Films
Cast: Lee Grant
Director: Lee Grant
Producer: Joseph Feury,Milton Justice
Cinematography: Tom Hurwitz
Music: Tom Manoff
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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