America's War on Poverty (1995) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch America's War on Poverty online in HD.
America's War on Poverty — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Lynne Thigpen
America's War on Poverty — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1995-01-16 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 5 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
America's War on Poverty — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: In This Affluent Society (1995-01-16) — During the early 1960s, hundreds of Kentucky coal miners displaced by automation strike out at their former employers, bombing mines to shut down production. Millions of others dis
- E2: Given a Chance (1995-01-16) — Early 1965 is a critical period for President Johnson's war on poverty. Community action programs attract strong opposition from local and state governments. The Head Start program
- E3: City of Promise (1995-01-17) — Increasingly, the media and the public equate poverty with inner-city blacks. This program looks at the anger and despair of the poor and the powerless and examines attempts made i
- E4: In Service to America (1995-01-17) — This episode tells the stories of Legal Services and VISTA, two programs that combined individual action with the idea of volunteerism. Lawyers team up with migrant farm workers in
- E5: My Brother's Keeper (1995-01-18) — The Nixon Administration and the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO), in a surprising partnership, bring the nation to the brink of overhauling the federal Social Security
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does America's War on Poverty have? 1 season(s) with 5 episodes.
Where can I watch America's War on Poverty? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
