Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn(2020)
His murder brought a community to its feet and a city to its knees.
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn Synopsis
The 30-year legacy of the murder of black teenager Yusuf Hawkins by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, as his family and friends reflect on the tragedy and the subsequent fight for justice that inspired and divided New York City.
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020) is a documentary film directed by Muta’Ali, released on August 12, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Al Sharpton, Lenora Fulani, David Dinkins and Ken Sunshine. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Muta’Ali
- Producers:
- Alexandra Moss, N.J. Frank, Victorious DeCosta
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, HBO, Lightbox Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn before you stream it.
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Al Sharpton
as Self
- Lenora Fulani
Lenora Fulani
as Self
- David Dinkins
David Dinkins
as Self
- Ken Sunshine
Ken Sunshine
as Self
- Christopher Graham
Christopher Graham
as Self
- Diane Hawkins
Diane Hawkins
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Muta’Ali, produced by Alexandra Moss, N.J. Frank and Victorious DeCosta.
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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn online?
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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020) is available to stream on MovistarTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?
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The main cast of Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020) includes Al Sharpton, Lenora Fulani, David Dinkins, Ken Sunshine and Christopher Graham. The film was directed by Muta’Ali. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn released?
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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn was released on August 12, 2020 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn worth watching?
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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (2020) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn?
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Yes. The official Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.