Down and Out in America


Down and Out in America
Down and Out in America
Directed byLee Grant
Directed by
Lee Grant
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.
new york city
minnesota
recession
homelessness
american way of life
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Last Updated: November 8, 2025



















