Down and Out in America(1986)

Name: Down and Out in America
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1986-12-01
Rating: 6.9

The origins of homelessness.

6.9(12)57m1986-12-01

DocumentaryHistory

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.

Director:: Lee Grant
Producers:: Joseph Feury, Milton Justice
Cinematographer:: Tom Hurwitz
Composer:: Tom Manoff
Production:: HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films
Status:: Released