Seven Days in Bensonhurst(1990)
Seven Days in Bensonhurst Synopsis
The 1989 murder of Yusef Hawkins by white youths in the Bensonhurst section of New York City set off a racial and political fire storm. On the eve of the first verdicts in the murder case, writer Shelby Steele returns to talk to the participants and tries to unravel the forces that propelled this racial crisis.
Seven Days in Bensonhurst (1990) is a documentary film directed by Thomas Lennon, released on May 15, 1990 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Al Sharpton, Judy Woodruff and Shelby Steele.
- Director:
- Thomas Lennon
- Writers:
- Shelby Steele, Thomas Lennon
- Producers:
- Thomas Lennon
- Production:
- FRONTLINE, Thomas Lennon Films
- Status:
- Released
Seven Days in Bensonhurst Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Lennon, written by Shelby Steele and Thomas Lennon, produced by Thomas Lennon.
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Seven Days in Bensonhurst – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Seven Days in Bensonhurst?
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The main cast of Seven Days in Bensonhurst (1990) includes Al Sharpton, Judy Woodruff and Shelby Steele. The film was directed by Thomas Lennon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Seven Days in Bensonhurst released?
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Seven Days in Bensonhurst was released on May 15, 1990 and runs for 58m.