America's War on Poverty

The Nixon Administration and the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO), in a surprising partnership, bring the nation to the brink of overhauling the federal Social Security system and replacing welfare with a guaranteed income for all citizens.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

In This Affluent Society

Episode 2

Given a Chance

Episode 3

City of Promise

Episode 4

In Service to America

Episode 5

My Brother's Keeper