Down and Out in America (1986): Cast & Where to Watch
Down and Out in America is a 1986 documentary starring Lee Grant as Narrator (voice). It runs 57 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Down and Out in America About?
The premise of Down and Out in America without spoilers.
Explores the roots of homelessness during the 1980s recession, when economic hardship divided America into haves and have‑nots—from family farmers and factory workers to those relegated to dilapidated welfare hotels. As individuals teeter on the brink of losing everything, they discover how community organizing can confront injustice and forge collective strength.
Down and Out in America Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- welfare
- unemployment
- sociology
- profanity
- agriculture
- poverty
- foreclosure
- economics
- homelessness
- independent film
Where to Watch Down and Out in America
Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Down and Out in America Cast & Characters
Lee Grant plays Narrator (voice) in Down and Out in America.
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Lee Grant as Narrator (voice)
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Movies Like Down and Out in America
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America Lost 2019 -
American Hollow 1999 -
Riding the Rails 1997 -
Lost in America 2019 -
The Land 1942 -
American Movie 1999 -
Earth and the American Dream 1992 -
Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality 2021 -
Last of the American Hoboes 1967 -
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III 2000 -
Lost in America 2020 -
A Place to Live 1941
Down and Out in America FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Down and Out in America, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Down and Out in America?
Down and Out in America runs 57 minutes.
When was Down and Out in America released?
Down and Out in America was released on December 1, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Down and Out in America?
Down and Out in America stars Lee Grant as Narrator (voice).
Where can I watch Down and Out in America?
In the US, Down and Out in America is streaming on Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Down and Out in America have a post-credit scene?
No. Down and Out in America has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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