Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020)

  • NR
  • 08/12/2020 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 39m

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.

Muta'Ali Muhammad

Director

Cast

Yusuf Hawkin's headshot

Yusuf Hawkin

Self (archive footage)
Joseph Fama's headshot

Joseph Fama

Self (archive footage)
Keith Mondello's headshot

Keith Mondello

Self (archive footage)
Al Sharpton's headshot

Al Sharpton

Self
Lenora Fulani's headshot

Lenora Fulani

Self
Spike Lee's headshot

Spike Lee

Self (archive footage)
Louis Farrakhan's headshot

Louis Farrakhan

Self (archive footage)
Ed Koch's headshot

Ed Koch

Self (archive footage)

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