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Down and Out in America
1986 · Movie · 58 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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Details
- Years
- 1986
- Release date
- 1986-12-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 58 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (11 votes)
Themes
- new york city
- minnesota
- recession
- homelessness
- american way of life
- ronald reagan
- los angeles, california
- poverty
- homeless shelter
- unemployment
- bankruptcy
- foreclosure
- +5 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Documentary Feature Film · 1987
Cast & crew
Lee Grant
as Narrator (voice)
Directed by Lee Grant