Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020)
His murder brought a community to its feet and a city to its knees.
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.
Director: Muta’Ali
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: August 12, 2020
Cast
- Al Sharpton - Self
- Lenora Fulani - Self
- David Dinkins - Self
- Ken Sunshine - Self
- Christopher Graham - Self
- Diane Hawkins - Self
Production: HBO Documentary Films, HBO, Lightbox Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, racism, brooklyn, new york city, white supremacy, race relations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn about?
- 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.
- Who directed Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?
- Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn was directed by Muta’Ali.
- Who stars in Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?
- Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn stars Al Sharpton, Lenora Fulani, David Dinkins, Ken Sunshine, Christopher Graham, Diane Hawkins.
- How long is Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?
- Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?
- Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn is a Documentary film.
- Where was Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn produced?
- Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.