Down and Out in America
1986, English. Directed by Lee Grant.
The origins of homelessness.
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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- 0h 57m
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- English
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- Released
- 1 December 1986
- Country
- United States of America
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Who directed Down and Out in America?
Down and Out in America (1986) was directed by Lee Grant and stars Lee Grant.