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America's War on Poverty

19951 season
IMDb 7.4

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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.

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What is America's War on Poverty (1995) about?

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.

Who stars in America's War on Poverty?

America's War on Poverty stars Lynne Thigpen (Self - Narrator (voice)).

How many seasons does America's War on Poverty have?

America's War on Poverty has 1 seasons. There are 5 episodes in total.

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America's War on Poverty holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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