Down and Out in America

Name: Down and Out in America
Director: Lee Grant
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1986
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Lee Grant

"The origins of homelessness."

6.6/10

1986

0h 57m

Documentary

History

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.