The powerful story of a family's painful descent into the economic tragedy of homelessness.The powerful story of a family's painful descent into the economic tragedy of homelessness.The powerful story of a family's painful descent into the economic tragedy of homelessness.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total
CCH Pounder
- Prue
- (as C.C.H. Pounder)
Helena Ruoti
- Missy
- (as Helena Routi)
James R. Chapman
- Mr. Sledge
- (as James Chapman)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Very powerful realistic movie this could happen to you or your family. I wonder if the family ever managed to get a new home and rebuild their lives. I hope so its a fantastic movie one of the best movies ive seen heart breaking at the same time. Jeff Daniels is fab actor
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- TriviaA TV movie made for the CBS network.
- GoofsThe American Red Cross offers assistance and emergency housing to any person who suffers a housefire.
- Alternate versionsAlso known as "Homeless" (1989) (in color) Available to stream on Amazon Prime.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1990)
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