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Down and Out in America
Down and Out in America

1986

Down and Out in America

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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0hrs 57mins

Documentary, History

December 01, 1986

6.8

IMDb

Language

English

Status

Released

Title:

Down and Out in 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.

Genres:

Documentary, History

Languages:

English

Runtime:

0hrs 57mins

Country Origin:

US

Tagline:

The origins of homelessness.

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