Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York

Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 1, 2003

Runtime

0h 35m

Genres

Documentary, History

User Score

60%

Original Title

Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York

Production Companies

Parrhesia Films LLC., ABC News

Director

Harry Hanbury

Description

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.