A Citizens' State of the Union


1h 30m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Using documentary reports, town hall meetings and small discussion groups, segments striving to encourage Americans to participate in the political process include: an exploration of why people leave urban America and the desire to re-establish family values; a look at the daily life of the working

Film Details

Also Known As
Citizens '96 (01/05/96), Citizens' State of the Union
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Ktca; Wisconsin Public Television

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Using documentary reports, town hall meetings and small discussion groups, segments striving to encourage Americans to participate in the political process include: an exploration of why people leave urban America and the desire to re-establish family values; a look at the daily life of the working poor in America; an examination of the "sandwich" generation -- people in their 40s and 50s who are contending with the dual challenges of caring for aging parents and supporting their children; and profiles of a teenager and his gang in Tacoma, Washington.

Film Details

Also Known As
Citizens '96 (01/05/96), Citizens' State of the Union
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Ktca; Wisconsin Public Television

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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