Movie·2003·0h 35m

Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York

Name: Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2003-07-01
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Bob Brown, Kenneth Jackson, Lucy Sante, Rebecca Yamin, Ruth Abram

★ 6.5DocumentaryHistory

Synopsis

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.