CinemaOSMovie · 1986 · 0h 57m

Down and Out in America

The origins of homelessness.

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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.

Directed byLee Grant

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 57m
Language
EN
Released
December 1, 1986
Studios
HBOJoseph Feury ProductionsKarmic Release Productions

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Lee Grant

Lee Grant

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Lee Grant
Lee Grant
Produced by
Milton Justice
Joseph Feury
Joseph Feury

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