America's War on Poverty
1995•1 Seasons•5 Episodes•8.0•Ended
Documentary
In the midst of unprecedented national prosperity in the 1960s, poverty was "rediscovered" by American policy makers, media and the public. This series examines how the poor fared during these years and the resultant evolution of foundation and public sector programs addressing the challenges of poverty.
Network
PBS
Origin
US
Cast
Lynne Thigpen
Self - Narrator (voice)
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