100 Years of Homelessness: The Secret Story Behind the Collapse - Homeless in America
266. 100 Years of Homelessness: The Secret Story Behind the Collapse - Homeless in America
For a century, America has been fighting a battle it refuses to acknowledge: the slow, uninterrupted rise of homelessness. This documentary uncovers the hidden history behind today’s collapse — from post-war poverty to deinstitutionalization, from the crack epidemic to the fentanyl era, from failed housing policies to decades of political denial. As the camera retraces how every generation inherited a deeper crisis, the truth becomes impossible to ignore: homelessness in America didn’t appear overnight. It was built, layer by layer, through decisions, neglect, and systems designed to break before they ever protected anyone. Through rare archives, expert insight, and raw modern-day footage, this film reveals the secret story behind the collapse — and why the country is now paying the price for a century of looking away.
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Key Moments:
00:00 Homeless In America
02:07 Overview: Homeless in America Today.
06:08 Looking Back: The State of Homelessness 20 Years Ago.
10:53 Substance Abuse and Mental Illness: Then and Now.
16:33 Was Being Homeless a Choice Back Then?
19:07 Why Has the Homeless Population Exploded Since Then?
21:08 Conclusion: A Crisis That Reflects Us All.
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