
Down and Out in 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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Down and Out in America
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 1986-12-01
- Runtime: 57 minutes
- Rating: 6.6/10 (10 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.0215
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Lee Grant
as Narrator (voice)
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What is Down and Out in America?▼
Down and Out in America is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 1986-12-01.
Who are the main actors in Down and Out in America?▼
The main cast includes Lee Grant, .
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Is Down and Out in America based on a true story?▼
The origins of homelessness.
What is the IMDb rating of Down and Out in America?▼
Down and Out in America has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 10 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
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Down and Out in America was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of Down and Out in America is 57 minutes.
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