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Down and Out in America

The origins of homelessness.

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Released: 1986-12-01

Runtime: 57 minutes

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

Production Companies

  • HBO (US)
  • Joseph Feury Productions (US)
  • Karmic Release Productions ()
  • Hope Runs High Films ()

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 0.6705

Vote Average: 6.667 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

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IMDb: tt0090965