Down and Out in America
“The origins of homelessness.”
1986•57m•6.9•Released
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Director
Lee Grant
Languages
English
Studio
HBO
Cast
Lee Grant
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
HBO
Company
Joseph Feury Productions
Company
Karmic Release Productions
Company
Hope Runs High Films
Producer
Milton Justice
Producer
Joseph Feury
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