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A film loosely based on the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, with major twists to the original story.
Down and Out in America (1986)
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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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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Genre:Documentary, History
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In Theaters:12/1/1986
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Runtime:57 minutes
Studio:HBO, Joseph Feury Productions, Karmic Release Productions, Hope Runs High Films
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