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Down and Out in America

The origins of homelessness.
Dec 1, 1986 · 57m
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PLOT

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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CAST

Lee Grant
Narrator (voice)
Directed by Lee Grant

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Released
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EN
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Production
HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films
Country
US

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