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.

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IMDb 7.9 out of 10

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Series · 2015 · Drama · History · War & Military

Show Me a Hero

77% match~60m / ep1 season · 6 episodes
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
Release2015-08-16
Where to watch
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