Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York

35m
DocumentaryHistory
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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.

Cast

Bob Brown
Narrator (voice)
Kenneth Jackson
Self
Lucy Sante
Self
Rebecca Yamin
Self
Ruth Abram
Self
Tyler Anbinder
Self
Peter Quinn
Self
Brian Ferguson
Self
Daniel Day-Lewis
Self
Cameron Diaz
Self
Liam Neeson
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self

Crew

Harry Hanbury
Director, Writer, Producer
Matthew Fishman
Editor
Randolph A. Peek
Editor
Dennis Boni
Director of Photography
Stephen Reverand
Executive Producer
Lisa Zeff
Executive Producer
Susan Aasen
Producer
John Hodian
Music

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