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Down and Out in America

The origins of homelessness.

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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.

Orignal Language

en

Duration

57 minutes

Genre

Documentary

Status

Released

Release Data

1986-12-01

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Production Companies

HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films

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