Hidden in America

Hidden in America (1996)

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This moving drama explores a real, but often hidden American problem, hunger. It tells the story of how a lay-off destroys the life of a widower father and his children, reducing them to dire poverty. Part of the problem is that the man is too proud to accept welfare monies. Fortunately, a caring… More

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PG-13, 2 hr.
Directed By
Martin Bell
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Dec 1, 1996 Wide
On DVD
Jul 5, 2005
Evergreen

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  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Offers a thoughtful portrait of both the perils of poverty and the difficult dynamics of compassion.

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  • Deb S


    Beau Bridges is superb as Bill Januson, a decent, hard-working man who has been dealt two devastating blows. First, he lost his 17-year job on an assembly line in Michigan and then, his wife died of cancer. Now Bill is trying to support his two children with a part-time job at a… More

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