Show Me a Hero

tv show

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6 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired August 16, 2015

Overview

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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Part 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - 1h 58m

Air Date

August 23, 2015

Overview

A new mayor pledges to oppose the housing, even though it is never quite clear what he might be able to do in that regard. Meanwhile, Nick Wasicsko tries to reconcile himself to life out of power as construction of the townhomes begins.