Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020)

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.

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Al Sharpton

Self

L

Lenora Fulani

Self

D

David Dinkins

Self

K

Ken Sunshine

Self

C

Christopher Graham

Self

D

Diane Hawkins

Self

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