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Show Me a Hero

2015-08-16 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama · War & Politics

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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Creators
David Simon
Production companies
Blown Deadline Productions, HBO, Pretty Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Oscar IsaacOscar IsaacNick Wasicsko
Catherine KeenerCatherine KeenerMary Dorman
Alfred MolinaAlfred MolinaHenry J. Spallone
Bob BalabanBob BalabanLeonard B. Sand
Peter RiegertPeter RiegertOscar Newman
LaTanya Richardson JacksonLaTanya Richardson JacksonNorma O'Neal
Carla QuevedoCarla QuevedoNay Noe Wasicsko
Jon BernthalJon BernthalMichael H. Sussman
Ilfenesh HaderaIlfenesh HaderaCarmen Febles
Natalie PaulNatalie PaulDoreen Henderson
Michael Stahl-DavidMichael Stahl-DavidJim Surdoval
Winona RyderWinona RyderVinni Restiano
Jim BelushiJim BelushiAngelo Martinelli
Terry KinneyTerry KinneyPeter Smith
Dominique FishbackDominique FishbackBillie Rowan
Jessica DensonJessica DensonGail Wasicko
Jeff LimaJeff LimaJohn Santos, Jr.
McKinley Belcher IIIMcKinley Belcher IIIDwayne Meeks
Jim BracchittaJim BracchittaNick Longo
Saverio GuerraNeil DeLuca

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