Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York(2003)

movie - first aired/released 2003-07-01 - 35 min - audience 6.5

Documentary, History

Directed by Harry Hanbury

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.