Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York
Documentary
⭐ 6.8 / 10(121)
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.
- Runtime
- 35m
- Released
- 2002
Details
Release year: 2002
Storyline
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.
Top credits
Directors
Writers
Cast
See all 14 credits →- Bob Brown — Narrator
- Kenneth Jackson — Self - New York Historical Society
- Lucy Sante — Self - author of 'Low Life'
- Rebecca Yamin — Self - archeologist