Down and Out in America
1986 · 0h 57m · Documentary, History · United States of 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.
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1980samerican way of lifebankruptcyfarm crisisfarming communityforeclosurehomelessnesshomeless shelterlos angeles, californiaminnesotanew york citypovertyrecessionronald reaganunemploymentunreliable governmentwoman director
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