
About the TV Show

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Show Me a Hero
First Air Date: August 16, 2015
First Aired on | : | 2015 |
Status | : | Ended |
Created By | : | David Simon |
Networks | : | HBO |
Genres | : | Crime,Drama,War & Politics |
Seasons/Episodes | : | 6 episodes in 1 Seasons |
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.