America's War on Poverty

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Documentary·1995·1 Seasons

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.

Starring: Lynne Thigpen

Episodes

Miniseries
In This Affluent Society

S01 | E01

In This Affluent Society

1995-01-16

Given a Chance

S01 | E02

Given a Chance

1995-01-16

City of Promise

S01 | E03

City of Promise

1995-01-17

In Service to America

S01 | E04

In Service to America

1995-01-17

My Brother's Keeper

S01 | E05

My Brother's Keeper

1995-01-18

Cast

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Self - Narrator (voice)

Details

First Aired
1995-01-16
Last Aired
1995-01-18
Status
Ended
Network
PBS
Production
Blackside
Creator

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