Movie

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

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

★ 6.4(5)20201h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Muta’Ali
Release date: 2020-08-12
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: HBO Documentary Films

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn — trailer

About Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn is a 2020 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Muta’Ali, starring Al Sharpton, Lenora Fulani and David Dinkins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Al Sharpton

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Lenora Fulani

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David Dinkins

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Ken Sunshine

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Christopher Graham

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Diane Hawkins

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Themes & keywords

new york cityracismbrooklyn, new york citywhite supremacyrace relations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn in United States?+

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Is Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn on Netflix?+

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?+

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?+

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn stars Al Sharpton, Lenora Fulani, David Dinkins, Ken Sunshine and Christopher Graham.

When did Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn come out?+

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn is a 2020 movie directed by Muta’Ali.

What genre is Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?+

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn is Documentary film.

Who directed Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?+

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn was directed by Muta’Ali.