Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020)

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

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020) poster

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
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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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More Films by Director: Muta’Ali
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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.