Two American Families: 1991-2024 (trailer) | FRONTLINE

Filmed over 34 years, two families struggle to survive in a changing American economy. Through hard times, falling wages, and loss of manufacturing jobs, the continuation of Bill Moyers’ chronicle of perseverance as the American dream slips away. Premieres Tuesday, July 23rd.

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[notthegoodgirl]

PBS must be protected at all costs! Thank you for consistently putting out great documentaries.

[yaredasrat]

This is one of the documentaries, if not the one, I have seen that stuck in my mind. We are having yet another update?! This is amazing. This is much more than a documentary, it is a longitudinal scientific research. I cant wait.

[latashawatson]

I'm glad that Frontline is following up on these two families. Very interested to see where both families are now and how they're doing. It's absolutely amazing. In 1991, I was a freshman in high school, now, I'm in my late 40s, married and divorced twice and three kids, all in their teens. It's really something to deeply consider and think about.

[lindadeal]

I love Frontline and I want to thank you for some of the greatest documentary ever presented...your integrity and respect for the " other guy" shows its self time and time again!! Thank you PBS and Frontline!!!

[tiamarie]

I've been waiting on an update on this for years !!!! This was one of the best docs I've ever seen

[motleymama]

Omg I was obsessed with this episode of frontline, watched it more than once. I’ve prayed for an update on these families! Thank you frontline!

[Liz-sqpf]

Thank you for updating & thank you the families who have come back to share their lives in 2024 .

[Thatonegirl]

I loved this documentary! Can’t believe we’re getting another update

[SB-rnfy]

Yes! Thank you for following up on these people. I think about all of them often. Sometimes, I pull up the original documentary.

[daver]

Another update on these 2 families. I LOVE IT!!!!

[lulu_america]

I cannot wait to see the updates on these families!!!

[alexlangenderfer]

I watch the original like 3 times a year. Pumped we are getting an update

[charcoalsweater]

Been waiting for this. More power to both families

[markhansen]

One of my favourite documentaries. I can't wait for this.

[princess_ama]

This is one of my favorite Frontline documentaries. I’m excited to see the next chapter.

[yvonnefarrell]

Oh I love you so much for bringing these people back to us thank you thank you and God bless you.❤

[beyourself]

I was just thinking of these families recently

[sukieBoo]

I am so glad they’re doing an update on these families. I seen it years ago and always wondered what happened with them. I can’t wait to see this.

[stefaniems]

Can't wait to watch this! I remember the original documentary of these families.

[proudbnumber]

This is a very important documentation of recent history. It shows how fragile the system is and how important democracy is and how dangerous the times are right now for normal Americans and also normal citizens in other countries. I will definitely watch it and can recommend the older versions of it to everyone.