Review of Hidden in America (1996) by Dg J — 06 Aug 2010

Hard-working Bill Janusen (Beau Bridges) is downsized out of his job on the assembly line. His wife's lengthy.

Illness drains his resources, and when he loses her, he loses everything. He refuses to accept government aid.

Or other assistance, and gets a job at a fast-food restaurant, bringing home leftovers to feed his children, Willa.

(Jena Malone), 9, and Robbie (Shelton Dane), 11.

Prestigious surgeon Dr. Michael Millerton (Bruce Davison) meets Willa when she visits his daughter, who is the.

Same age. Willa, poorly dressed and very hungry, sneaks food from the kitchen. Michael loses a bet with his.

Colleague, Dr. Vincent (Jeff Bridges), and takes his place donating service at the community clinic where Bill.

Brings Willa with a bad cough and persistent headaches. The diagnosis, that the child is anemic and her.

Immune system is weakened by poor nutrition, angers the struggling father.