Down and Out in America
Down and Out in America

Down and Out in America

The origins of homelessness.

6.7(9 votes)
1986
0h 57m
Documentary

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.

Production

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

Cast

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator (voice)

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