Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn
His murder brought a community to its feet and a city to its knees.
August 12, 2020 1h 39m
★ 6.4 (5 votes)
Documentary
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.
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Top Cast
Al Sharpton
Self
Lenora Fulani
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David Dinkins
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Ken Sunshine
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Christopher Graham
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Diane Hawkins
Self
Status: Released
Production Companies: HBO Documentary Films, HBO, Lightbox Entertainment
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