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Show Me a Hero is a 2015 American miniseries based on the 1999 nonfiction book of the same name by former New York Times writer Lisa Belkin about Yonkers mayor (1987–89) Nick Wasicsko.
Show Me a Hero: With Oscar Isaac, Natalie Paul, Carla Quevedo, Peter Riegert. Nick Wasicsko takes office as mayor of Yonkers in 1987 and has to face the issue of building public housing in the white, middle-class side of town.
A miniseries exploring notions of home, race and community through the lives of elected officials, bureaucrats, activists and ordinary citizens in Yonkers, NY.
Aug 16, 2015 · Based on Lisa Belkin's nonfiction book of the same name, a mayor (Oscar Isaac) faces a federal court decision forcing his city to build low-income housing in white neighborhoods during the 1980s.
Watch the six-part drama based on the true story of Nick Wasicsko, who faced a racial crisis and a federal court order in Yonkers, NY. Learn more about the cast, the creator, and the historical background of this TV-MA series.
Stream Season 1 Episode 1 of Show Me A Hero online or on your device plus recaps, previews, and other clips.
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. David Simon. Creator. Oscar Isaac. Catherine Keener. Alfred Molina. Bob Balaban.
