Down and Out in America

Down and Out in America (1986)

December 1st, 19860h 57min

Documentary
66%

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.


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