America's War on Poverty(1995)
America's War on Poverty Synopsis
In the midst of unprecedented national prosperity in the 1960s, poverty was "rediscovered" by American policy makers, media and the public. This series examines how the poor fared during these years and the resultant evolution of foundation and public sector programs addressing the challenges of poverty.
America's War on Poverty (1995) is a documentary series that premiered on January 16, 1995, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Lynne Thigpen. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1995-01-16
- Last aired:
- 1995-01-18
- Producers:
- Henry Hampton
America's War on Poverty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Executive produced by Henry Hampton.
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Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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America's War on Poverty – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of America's War on Poverty are there?
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America's War on Poverty has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 16, 1995.
Is America's War on Poverty still running?
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No. America's War on Poverty is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 18, 1995.
Who is in the cast of America's War on Poverty?
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America's War on Poverty (1995) stars Lynne Thigpen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
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America's War on Poverty (1995) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.