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Show Me a Hero 

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1:51 | Trailer
Yonkers' Mayor Nick Wasicsko takes offices in 1987 and has to deal with the serious subject of the building of public housing in the white, middle class side of the town.
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2015  
Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 20 nominations. See more awards »

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 Oscar Newman 6 episodes, 2015
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 Doreen Henderson 6 episodes, 2015
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 Carmen Febles 6 episodes, 2015
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 Michael Wasicsko 6 episodes, 2015
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 Peter Chema 6 episodes, 2015
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 Anne Wasicsko 6 episodes, 2015
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 Jim Surdoval 6 episodes, 2015
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 Det. Peter Intervallo / ... 6 episodes, 2015
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 Council Clerk 6 episodes, 2015
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 Courtroom Photographer 6 episodes, 2015
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 Buddy Dorman 5 episodes, 2015
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 Dwayne Meeks 5 episodes, 2015
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 Gail Henderson 5 episodes, 2015
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 Dama Montero 5 episodes, 2015
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 Neil DeLuca 5 episodes, 2015
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 Jack O'Toole 5 episodes, 2015
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 Walter Henderson 5 episodes, 2015
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 Edward Fagan 5 episodes, 2015
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 Peter Smith 4 episodes, 2015
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 Billie Rowan 4 episodes, 2015
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 Judge Leonard B. Sand 4 episodes, 2015
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 Lucille Rizzetta-Lantz 4 episodes, 2015
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 Tasha O'Neal 4 episodes, 2015
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 Older Maria 4 episodes, 2015
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 Older Roberto 4 episodes, 2015
Jim Bracchitta ...
 Nick Longo 4 episodes, 2015
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 John Santos, Jr. 4 episodes, 2015
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 Pearl Henderson 4 episodes, 2015
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 Elaine Henderson 4 episodes, 2015
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 Bernadette 4 episodes, 2015
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Patricia R. Floyd ...
 Pat Williams 4 episodes, 2015
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 Rosa Montero 4 episodes, 2015
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 Times Reporter 4 episodes, 2015
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 Local News Anchor / ... 4 episodes, 2015
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 Protester 4 episodes, 2015
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 Shouting Man / ... 4 episodes, 2015
John Palumbo ...
 Protester / ... 4 episodes, 2015
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 Michael Sculnick 3 episodes, 2015
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 Paul W. Pickelle 3 episodes, 2015
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 Older Felipe 3 episodes, 2015
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Daniel Oreskes ...
 Charles Cola 3 episodes, 2015
Dan Ziskie ...
 Harry Oxman 3 episodes, 2015
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 Brian Heffernan 3 episodes, 2015
Ajay J. Perez ...
 Young Felipe 3 episodes, 2015
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 Janet Rowan 3 episodes, 2015
Alex Galper ...
 Teodor Feciaszko 3 episodes, 2015
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 Gail Wasicsko 3 episodes, 2015
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 Robert Mayhawk 2 episodes, 2015
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 John Spencer 2 episodes, 2015
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 Edwin E. McAmis 2 episodes, 2015
Kaden Amari Anderson ...
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 Nick DeSantis 2 episodes, 2015
Clayton LeBouef ...
 Benjamin Hooks 2 episodes, 2015
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 Judge William H. Mulligan 2 episodes, 2015
Noel Dinneen ...
 Frank McGovern 2 episodes, 2015
Samuel Mercedes ...
 Young Roberto 2 episodes, 2015
Kayla Diaz ...
 Young Maria 2 episodes, 2015
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 Terry Zaleski 2 episodes, 2015
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 Javier Febles 2 episodes, 2015
Brandon Thomas ...
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Simon MacLean ...
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 Helicopter Pilot 2 episodes, 2015
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 Pollster 2 episodes, 2015
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 Moderator 2 episodes, 2015
Danielle Lee Greaves ...
 Verna Earl 2 episodes, 2015
LaTonya Borsay ...
 Sadie Young Jefferson 2 episodes, 2015
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Kaitlyn Wylde ...
 Young Woman 2 episodes, 2015
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 Police Officer 2 episodes, 2015
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 Court Clerk 2 episodes, 2015
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 Police Officer 2 episodes, 2015
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 Courthouse Reporter 2 episodes, 2015
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 Angry Bobby / ... 2 episodes, 2015
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 Receptionist 2 episodes, 2015
Alyssa Gagarin ...
 Waitress 2 episodes, 2015
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 Bill Dentzer 2 episodes, 2015
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 NAACP Counsel 2 episodes, 2015
Jarrell Singleton ...
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 Neighbor 2 episodes, 2015
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 Superintendent 2 episodes, 2015
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 Homeowner 2 episodes, 2015
Tyler Evans ...
 TV Analyst 2 episodes, 2015
John Mazurek ...
 Homeowner 2 episodes, 2015
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 Mr. Hobart 2 episodes, 2015
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 Anchorwoman 2 episodes, 2015
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 Pedestrian 2 episodes, 2015
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 Library Protester 2 episodes, 2015
Thomas Cannizzaro ...
 Ed Tagliaferri 2 episodes, 2015
Peter Gregus ...
 Library Protester 2 episodes, 2015
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 Longo's Secretary 2 episodes, 2015
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 Dave Hartley 2 episodes, 2015
Wynne Anders ...
 Sand's Secretary 2 episodes, 2015
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 Norma's Nephew 2 episodes, 2015
Heyda Salaman ...
 Dominican Woman 2 episodes, 2015
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 Lynn Zaleski 2 episodes, 2015
Lee Roy Rogers ...
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 Anne-Marie 2 episodes, 2015
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 Speaker / ... 2 episodes, 2015
Harvey Jaffe ...
 Maury Allen 2 episodes, 2015
Mark Moshe Bellows ...
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 Maureen Aig 2 episodes, 2015
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 Supporter 2 episodes, 2015
Anne O'Sullivan ...
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 Woman Reporter 2 episodes, 2015
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 Young Cop 2 episodes, 2015
Yvonne Cecelia ...
 Attendee 2 episodes, 2015
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 Caseworker 2 episodes, 2015
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 Protester 2 episodes, 2015
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 Woman Resident 2 episodes, 2015
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 Protest Leader 2 episodes, 2015
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 Young Male 2 episodes, 2015
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 Commissioner Joseph Fernandes 2 episodes, 2015
Curt Bouril ...
 Police Officer 2 episodes, 2015
Madison Cruz ...
 Female Resident 2 episodes, 2015
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 Female Resident 2 episodes, 2015
Erik Frandsen ...
 Irate Homeowner 2 episodes, 2015
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 Local News Anchor 2 episodes, 2015
Nesha Ward ...
 Receptionist 2 episodes, 2015
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 White Housewife 2 episodes, 2015
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 Latina Resident 2 episodes, 2015
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 Police Captain 2 episodes, 2015
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 Mr. Watts 2 episodes, 2015
Zenovia Gonzalez ...
 Latina Daughter 2 episodes, 2015
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Carlos Ruiz ...
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Sarah Bolt ...
 Zaleski's Secretary 2 episodes, 2015
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 Local TV Reporter 2 episodes, 2015
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 National CBS Reporter 2 episodes, 2015
Jeff Mantel ...
 Detective 2 episodes, 2015
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 Young Mother 2 episodes, 2015
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Michael D. Boron ...
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Johnny Mascali ...
 Italian Man 2 episodes, 2015
Tyrese Muneza ...
 Jaron's Friend 2 episodes, 2015
Rita Rehn ...
 Shouting Woman 2 episodes, 2015
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 Saunders Reporter 2 episodes, 2015
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 Church Protester 2 episodes, 2015
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Eliza Gilbert ...
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Tyler Burness ...
 Police Reporter 2 episodes, 2015
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 Pallbearer / ... 2 episodes, 2015
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 Girl in the Neighborhood 2 episodes, 2015
Zandrea Penn ...
 Court Room Protestor 2 episodes, 2015
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 Police Officer 2 episodes, 2015
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 Homeowner / ... 2 episodes, 2015
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Storyline

Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis. When federal courts ordered public housing be built in the white, middle class side of town, it divided the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics. Written by Anonymous

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When local politics gets tough and dirty.

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Drama | History

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Release Date:

16 August 2015 (USA)  »

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16:9 HD
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Trivia

Winona Ryder cut her eyelashes for her part the city council woman, after writer David Simon sweet-mannered said they made her look too endearing. See more »

Quotes

Nick Wasicsko: Hey, this mayor thing... when the fun part starts?
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Soundtracks

When The People Find Out
Performed by Steve Earle and The Dukes.
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Fantastic
8 September 2015 | by See all my reviews

If nothing else, it is worth watching the series for the craftsmanship alone. I can't remember the last time I've seen something this well done. This show just oozes talent, David Simon and Paul Haggis make an excellent pair and do a great job creating a realistic of 80s-90s Yonkers. The acting across the board is also phenomenal, it seems every time I watch Oscar Isaac he is playing a totally different character, truly a talent. The show itself may be a little slow, but is totally fascinating and really keeps you interested with all of the different characters. Show me a Hero is not solely a political drama, thinking it is would be fundamentally misunderstanding the show. It's a show about real people and real politicians, which are both hard to come across.


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