Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020)

08/12/2020 (GB) • 1h 39m

Documentary

His murder brought a community to its feet and a city to its knees.

Overview

The 30-year legacy of the murder of black teenager Yusuf Hawkins by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, as his family and friends reflect on the tragedy and the subsequent fight for justice that inspired and divided New York City.

Top Billed Cast

Yusuf Hawkin

Self (archive footage)

Joseph Fama

Self (archive footage)

Keith Mondello

Self (archive footage)

Spike Lee

Self (archive footage)

Louis Farrakhan

Self (archive footage)

Ed Koch

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

new york city

racism

brooklyn, new york city

white supremacy

race relations

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