Down and Out in America (1986)

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.

Release Date : December 1, 1986

Runtime : 57m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : new york city, minnesota, recession, homelessness, ronald reagan, los angeles, california, poverty, homeless shelter, woman director, 1980s