Movie

Down and Out in America

“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.

Music

Tom Manoff

Director

Lee Grant

Status

Released

Release date

01/12/1986

Original language

English