Show Me a Hero

In the turbulent year of 1987, Nick Wasicsko ascended to the mayoral office of Yonkers, a city grappling with one of its most severe crises yet. The looming issue at hand was a federal court order mandating the construction of public housing units on the historically white and middle-class side of town. This decision set the stage for a bitter conflict that would be fueled by pervasive fear, deep-seated racism, violent outbreaks, and intense political maneuvering. As Wasicsko navigates this contentious landscape, the movie delves into themes of social injustice, civic responsibility, and the consequences of divisive politics during a crucial period in the city's history.