

Down and Out in America
1986 · Movie · 57m
DocumentaryHistory
"The origins of homelessness."
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.
Ratings
TMDB
6.8/10
Key crew
- Tom ManoffOriginal Music Composer
- Lee GrantDirector
Cast
- Lee GrantNarrator (voice)
Stills
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Themes
new york cityminnesotarecessionhomelessnessamerican way of liferonald reaganlos angeles, californiapovertyhomeless shelterunemploymentbankruptcyforeclosure






















