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2020

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

Directed by Muta’Ali
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.

Duration

1h 39m

Released

August 12, 2020

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  • Al Sharpton
  • Lenora Fulani
  • David Dinkins
  • Ken Sunshine
  • Christopher Graham
  • Diane Hawkins

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