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Down and Out in America

Genres
Documentary
History
Rating
6.6
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Release Date1986-12-01
Runtime57 mins

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.

Cast & Crew

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Lee Grant

as Narrator (voice)

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