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Down and Out in America

“The origins of homelessness.”

Director
Lee Grant
Year
1986
Runtime
57m
Release
1986
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

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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.

  • #1980s
  • #minnesota
  • #homeless shelter
  • #unemployment
  • #ronald reagan
  • #farm crisis
  • #woman director
  • #poverty
  • #recession
  • #farming community
  • #foreclosure
  • #new york city

  • Directed by

    Lee Grant

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