Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

2020, Documentary, 1h 40m

15 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Storm Over Brooklyn's limited scope may disappoint viewers seeking a comprehensive examination of racial inequity in New York City circa 1989, but this poignant documentary does justice to the memory of Yusuf Hawkins the person. Read critic reviews

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Racial tensions come to a boil when an angry mob murders Black teenager Yusuf Hawkins in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 23, 1989. The aftermath of Hawkins' death leads to a social movement as his family and community protesters demand justice.

Cast & Crew

Al Sharpton
Self
David Dinkins
Self
Reverend Conrad Tillard
Self
Muta'Ali Muhammad
Director
Jonathan Chinn
Executive Producer
Simon Chinn
Executive Producer
Jeff Friday
Executive Producer
Dan Lindsay
Executive Producer
T.J. Martin
Executive Producer
Victorious DeCosta
Producer
Jevon Frank
Producer
Alexandra Moss
Producer
Justin Melland
Original Music
Jeremy Siefer
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Critic Reviews for Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

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