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Critic Joyce Slaton
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...gives Hawkins a place in history and helps us understand how awful his death truly was: for a city, for those who knew him, and for everyone who learns his tragic story.

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Cast & Crew

Al Sharpton
As Self
Joseph Fama
As Self (archive footage)
Yusuf Hawkin
As Self (archive footage)
Keith Mondello
As Self (archive footage)

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In 1989, Yusuf Hawkins, a black teenager, was brutally murdered by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. His death sent shockwaves through the city, exposing deep-seated racial tensions and sparking a movement for justice. Thirty years later, this powerful documentary revisits the tragedy, telling Yusuf's story through the eyes of his family and friends. They recount the events that led up to his murder, the devastating aftermath, and their unwavering fight for justice in the face of systemic racism. Their stories paint a powerful portrait of loss, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for equality in America.

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