| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (91 min.)) : sound |
| Summary |
A timely documentary that follows the personal stories of eight families struggling in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. AMERICAN WINTER reveals the devastating effects of the mortgage meltdown, high unemployment, the health care crisis, and budget cuts to the social safety net through the eyes of families in crisis. Nominated for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting - Long Form at the **News & Documentary Emmy Awards**. Winner of Best Documentary at the **Portland International Film Festival**. *"Using a mix of hard facts and personal stories, American Winter is too compelling to ignore." - **Indiewire*** |
| Event |
Originally produced by Collective Eye Films in 2013 |
| Notes |
In English,French |
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DVD version record; title from title screen (Kanopy, viewed August 29, 2022) |
| Subject |
Poverty -- United States
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Economic assistance, Domestic -- United States.
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Public welfare -- United States.
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Family services -- United States
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Public welfare
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Poverty
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Family services
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Economic history
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Economic assistance, Domestic
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Economic conditions -- 2009-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2009006641
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| Subject |
United States
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| Genre/Form |
documentary film.
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Documentary films
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Gantz, Harry, film director.
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Gantz, Joe, film director.
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Collective Eye Films (Firm),
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