Series

Show Me a Hero

2015★ 7.01 seasons

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.

Cast

Featured cast

Oscar IsaacNick Wasicsko

Catherine KeenerMary Dorman

Alfred MolinaHenry J. Spallone

Bob BalabanLeonard B. Sand

Peter RiegertOscar Newman

LaTanya Richardson JacksonNorma O'Neal

Episodes

1Part 1Nick Wasicsko becomes the youngest big-city mayor in America, but at what cost? Even before he is inaugurated, the obligation to build public housing…56 min

2Part 2All hell breaks loose as the Yonkers mayor and City Council are given an ultimatum by a federal judge weary of further delay. Meanwhile, public housi…58 min

3Part 3Mayor Wasicsko finally achieves some consensus and rams through a housing plan with a tough vote, and housing officials finally begin to plan to buil…57 min

4Part 4A 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 t…58 min

5Part 5Armed with a growing recognition that he had fought on the side of angels in the battle over the housing, Wasicsko plans his political comeback, whil…58 min

6Part 6A comprehensive orientation process awaits the incoming residents, and many have second thoughts about moving into neighborhoods that don't welcome t…57 min

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