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Show Me a Hero (2015)

Poster for Show Me a Hero

Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis when federal courts ordered public housing to be built in the white, middle class side of town, dividing the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.

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Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Oscar Isaac
    Nick Wasicsko Oscar Isaac
  • Profile picture of Catherine Keener
    Mary Dorman Catherine Keener
  • Profile picture of Alfred Molina
    Henry J. Spallone Alfred Molina
  • Profile picture of Bob Balaban
    Leonard B. Sand Bob Balaban
  • Profile picture of Peter Riegert
    Oscar Newman Peter Riegert
  • Profile picture of LaTanya Richardson Jackson
    Norma O'Neal LaTanya Richardson Jackson
  • Profile picture of Carla Quevedo
    Nay Noe Wasicsko Carla Quevedo
  • Profile picture of Jon Bernthal
    Michael H. Sussman Jon Bernthal

Videos

Poster for Miniseries

Miniseries

2015

6 episodes

Season 1 of Show Me a Hero premiered on August 16, 2015

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