Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

Movie·2020·1h 39m

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

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

Directed By

Muta’Ali

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Producer

Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn

Themes

new york cityracismbrooklyn, new york citywhite supremacyrace relations

Production House

HBO Documentary Films
HBO
Lightbox Entertainment

Audience Score

64%

5 votes

Skip12%
Timepass29%
Go for it37%
Perfection22%

Where to watch

Region: AR

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// cast

Cast

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

Self

Lenora Fulani

Self

David Dinkins

Self

Ken Sunshine

Self

Christopher Graham

Self

Diane Hawkins

Self

// crew

Crew

Muta’Ali

Muta’Ali

Director

Jonathan Chinn

Executive Producer

Simon Chinn

Simon Chinn

Executive Producer

Victorious DeCosta

Producer

N.J. Frank

Producer

Jeff Friday

Executive Producer

Daniel Lindsay

Executive Producer

T.J. Martin

T.J. Martin

Executive Producer

Alexandra Moss

Producer

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