America's War on Poverty

Season 1 Episode 2: Given a Chance

Early 1965 is a critical period for President Johnson's war on poverty. Community action programs attract strong opposition from local and state governments. The Head Start program is created to provide poor children with adequate nutrition, health care and the educational advantages that other American children enjoy. The program looks at Head Start in Mississippi, America's poorest state.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

5

Cast:

Lynne Thigpen

Quality:

HD

Duration:

54 min

First Air:

1995

Rating:

8.0