Film
Down and Out in America
1986 · 57m · Documentary · History
The origins of homelessness.
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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.
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Cast
Crew
- Lee GrantDirector
- Milton JusticeProducer
- Joseph FeuryProducer
- Tom HurwitzDirector of Photography
- Tom ManoffOriginal Music Composer
- Milton Moses GinsbergEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- December 1, 1986
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
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