Feature1986·57m·6.9

Down and Out in America

The origins of homelessness.

DocumentaryHistory

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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Cast

Lee Grant

Narrator (voice)

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
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Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
HBOJoseph Feury ProductionsKarmic Release ProductionsHope Runs High Films

Crew

Director

Lee Grant

Tom Manoff

Original Music Composer

Milton Moses Ginsberg

Editor

Tom Hurwitz

Director of Photography

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