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Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York (2003)
Directed by Harry Hanbury
Overview
This brief look at mid nineteenth century New York City, a period of mass immigration, street gangs, political corruption, and the worst civilian insurrection in the country’s history, lends insight into the inspiration for Martin Scorsese’s new movie, Gangs of New York.
Length 35 minutes
Actors
Bob Brown | Kenneth Jackson | Lucy Sante | Rebecca Yamin | Ruth Abram | Tyler Anbinder | Peter Quinn | Brian Ferguson | Daniel Day-Lewis | Cameron Diaz | Liam Neeson | Martin Scorsese