Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York
2003
35 minutes
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.
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Bob Brown
Narrator (voice)
Kenneth Jackson
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Lucy Sante
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Rebecca Yamin
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Ruth Abram
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Tyler Anbinder
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Peter Quinn
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Brian Ferguson
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Daniel Day-Lewis
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Cameron Diaz
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Liam Neeson
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Martin Scorsese
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