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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

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

6.4(5)

1h 39m

2020

Released

en

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.

Release Date

August 12, 2020

Production

HBO Documentary Films, HBO

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Cast

6 people

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

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Lenora Fulani

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David Dinkins

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Ken Sunshine

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Crew

Christopher Graham

Self

Acting

Diane Hawkins

Self

Acting

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