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

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

6.4
August 12, 2020
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.

Director

Muta’Ali

Cast

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

Self

Lenora Fulani

Self

David Dinkins

Self

Ken Sunshine

Self

Christopher Graham