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Down and Out in America
DocumentaryHistory

DOWN AND OUT IN AMERICA

"The origins of homelessness."

19860h 57m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Lee Grant

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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.

Cast

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator (voice)

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity7.2
Humor5.8
Realism10
Action5
Darkness5.4

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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