Hidden in America

Hidden in America
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GenreDrama
Written byPeter Silverman
Michael De Guzma
Directed byMartin Bell
StarringBeau Bridges
Bruce Davison
Shelton Jane
Jena Malone
Alice Krige
Josef Sommer
Frances McDormand
Jeff Bridges
Music byMason Daring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJeff Bridges
Neil Koenigsberg
ProducersFred Berner
David R. Ginsburg
CinematographyJames R. Bagdonas
EditorNancy Baker
Running time93 minutes
Production companiesCitadel Entertainment
The End Hunger Network
Fred Berner Films
Showtime Networks
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseDecember 1, 1996 (1996-12-01)
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Hidden in America is a 1996 American television film about poverty in the United States. The film is directed by Martin Bell and stars Beau Bridges, Bruce Davison, Alice Krige, Jeff Bridges, Frances McDormand, and Jena Malone. Beau Bridges plays Bill Januson, a father struggling to support his family and whose pride and optimism prevent him from seeking help until it is too late. Bridges was nominated for multiple awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy Award, while McDormand was also nominated for an Emmy Award. The film aired on December 1, 1996 on Showtime[1] and was released to DVD on February 8, 2005.[2]

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  2. ^ "Hidden in America [DVD]". Amazon. Retrieved January 8, 2023.