Hidden in America
| Hidden in America | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by |
Peter Silverman Michael De Guzma |
| Directed by | Martin Bell |
| Starring |
Beau Bridges Bruce Davison Jeff Bridges Frances McDormand Alice Krige Jena Malone |
| Music by | Mason Daring |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Executive producer(s) |
Jeff Bridges Neil Koenigsberg |
| Producer(s) |
Fred Berner David R. Ginsburg Monte Factor (associate producer) |
| Cinematography | James R. Bagdonas |
| Editor(s) | Nancy Baker |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Citadel Entertainment The End Hunger Network Fred Berner Films Showtime Networks |
| Distributor |
Showtime Networks Inc. Viacom Evergreen Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showtime |
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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, and Alice Krige. 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. He was nominated for many awards including a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy Award. The film aired on December 1, 1996 on Showtime and was released to DVD on February 8, 2005.
Willa and Caroline are playing hide and seek at Caroline's house. As Willa runs through the house looking for a place to hide we see that Caroline's house is very upscale. It's three stories with a swimming pool and expensive furniture. Robbie is hiding in a tree across the street watching his sister. He is supposed to pick up Willa but he waits until after the Millerton's let Willa eat dinner with them before he knocks on the door.
Bill takes Willa to the clinic because her coughing and headaches are getting worse. Bill wants to know what's wrong with her but Michael refuses to tell him anything until the results of the tests come back.
While grocery shopping, the kids scarf down as many free samples as they can until the employee tells them that the samples are just incentives for people to buy. Robbie pretends he's going to buy some but then leaves them on a shelf when he walks away. When they check out Bill doesn't have enough money to pay for all the groceries so he's forced to put some back.
At this point Robbie starts skipping school to find ways to earn money. At first he helps people bring their groceries to their car and then he walks through the park looking for cans and bottles to recycle. Eventually he comes across a mechanic named Gus whom he develops a friendship with.
At Caroline's house while playing make-believe, Willa steals some food from the Millerton's pantry and hides it in her school bag. Caroline's mother notices but doesn't confront her about it because she doesn't know what to say. Feeling bad, however, she gives Willa a bag of apples when she's about to leave to take home with her.
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