A timely documentary that follows the personal stories of eight families struggling in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. AMERICAN WINTER reveals the devastating effects of the mortgage meltdown, high unemployment, the health care crisis, and budget cuts to the social safety net through the eyes of families in crisis. Nominated for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting - Long Form at the **News & Documentary Emmy Awards**. Winner of Best Documentary at the **Portland International Film Festival**. *"Using a mix of hard facts and personal stories, American Winter is too compelling to ignore." - **Indiewire***