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America's War on Poverty

America's War on Poverty

1995 1 Seasons 5 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

In This Affluent Society

During the early 1960s, hundreds of Kentucky coal miners displaced by automation strike out at their former employers, b

EP 2

Given a Chance

Early 1965 is a critical period for President Johnson's war on poverty. Community action programs attract strong opposit

EP 3

City of Promise

Increasingly, the media and the public equate poverty with inner-city blacks. This program looks at the anger and despai

EP 4

In Service to America

This episode tells the stories of Legal Services and VISTA, two programs that combined individual action with the idea o

EP 5

My Brother's Keeper

The Nixon Administration and the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO), in a surprising partnership, bring the nat

Popular Cast

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Self - Narrator (voice)