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Miniseries
Season 1 episodes1995-01-16

Miniseries

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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Episodes

Season 1

Episode 1

In This Affluent Society

51m

Episode 2

Given a Chance

54m

Episode 3

City of Promise

54m

Episode 4

In Service to America

55m

Episode 5

My Brother's Keeper

54m