Show Me a Hero

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.

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Created By

David Simon

Status

Ended

Original Name

Show Me a Hero

First Air Date

August 16, 2015

Last Air Date

August 30, 2015

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Blown Deadline Productions HBO Pretty Pictures

Networks

HBO

S01E06

Part 6

A comprehensive orientation process awaits the incoming residents, and many have second thoughts about moving into neighborhoods that don't welcome them. At the same time, Mary Dorman, long a vocal opponent of the housing, is recruited to serve the incoming residents in a way that even she finds startling. Meanwhile, Nick Wasicko begins the long road back to political viability even as the residents take possession of their new townhomes. But in the end, a second act for the wounded young politician proves elusive.

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