Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn
His murder brought a community to its feet and a city to its knees.
6.4
2020
1h 39m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
August 12, 2020
Runtime
1h 39m
Rating
6.4
(5 votes)
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films
HBO
Lightbox Entertainment
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.
