Down and Out in America

57min

Documentary

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.

Production Companies

HBO

Joseph Feury Productions

Karmic Release Productions

Hope Runs High Films

Cast

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Narrator (voice)

Release date

1st Dec 1986

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English