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Two American Families: 1991-2024

Two American Families: 1991-2024

Jul 23, 2024 · 1h 54m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Tom Casciato, Kathleen Hughes

Overview

It’s a central premise of the American dream: If you’re willing to work hard, you’ll be able to make a living and build a better life for your children. But what if working hard isn’t enough to get ahead — or even to ensure your family’s basic financial stability? Two American Families: 1991-2024, a special, two-hour documentary filmed over more than 30 years, is a portrait of perseverance from FRONTLINE, Bill Moyers, and filmmakers Tom Casciato and Kathleen Hughes that raises unsettling questions about the changing nature of the American economy and the impact on people struggling to make a living. This is the saga of two families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — one Black, the Stanleys, and one white, the Neumanns — who have spent the past 34 years battling to keep from sliding into poverty, and who refuse to give up despite the economic challenges that their stories reveal.

Cast of Two American Families: 1991-2024

About Two American Families: 1991-2024

What is Two American Families: 1991-2024 about?

It’s a central premise of the American dream: If you’re willing to work hard, you’ll be able to make a living and build a better life for your children. But what if working hard isn’t enough to get ahead — or even to ensure your family’s basic financial stability? Two American Families: 1991-2024, a special, two-hour documentary filmed over more than 30 years, is a portrait of perseverance from…

When was Two American Families: 1991-2024 released?

Two American Families: 1991-2024 was released on July 23, 2024.

Where can I watch Two American Families: 1991-2024?

Two American Families: 1991-2024 is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is Two American Families: 1991-2024?

Two American Families: 1991-2024 runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who directed Two American Families: 1991-2024?

Two American Families: 1991-2024 was directed by Tom Casciato and Kathleen Hughes.

Who is in the cast of Two American Families: 1991-2024?

The cast of Two American Families: 1991-2024 includes Bill Moyers (Self).

Is Two American Families: 1991-2024 on Netflix?

No, Two American Families: 1991-2024 is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel instead.

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