Show Me a Hero

Series - 2015 - Drama, History, War & Military

The story

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.

Directed by

Paul Haggis

Starring

Oscar Isaac, Catherine Keener, Alfred Molina, Bob Balaban, Peter Riegert, LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.9 out of 10

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Series · 2015 · Drama · History · War & Military

Show Me a Hero

78% match~60m / ep1 season · 6 episodesM
HBO Max
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The story

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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IMDb
7.9 / 10
13k votes
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96%
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TMDB
7 / 10
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Details
TypeSeries
GenreDrama, History, War & Military
Seasons1
Episodes6
Runtime~60m / ep
RatedM
Release2015-08-16
Where to watch
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