Show Me A Hero [Sundays on HBO] Oscar Isaac + David Simon
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Show Me A Hero is a 6 episode mini series based on a non-fiction book about Mayor Nick Wasicsko who took office in 1987. The mini-series takes place during Yonkers' worst crisis when federal courts ordered public housing built in the white, middle class side of town, dividing the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
Cast
Oscar Isaac as Nick Wasicsko, former police officer then Yonkers City Council member running for election to be mayor of Yonkers, eventually the youngest big-city mayor (1987-1989) in the nation
Carla Quevedo as Nay Noe Wasicsko, City Hall staffer, Mayor Wasicsko's wife
Jim Belushi as Angelo R. Martinelli, a six-term Mayor of Yonkers who is Wasicsko's opponent in the election to be mayor of Yonkers
Alfred Molina as Henry J. Spallone, Yonkers City Council member who was passionately anti-housing
Winona Ryder as Vinni Restiano, Yonkers City Council president who advocated for integration
Jim Bracchitta as Nicholas Long, Yonkers City Council member who was outspoken in his criticism of the federal ruling
Terry Kinney as Peter Smith, the Yonkers Housing Authority director
Jon Bernthal as Michael H. Sussman, civil rights attorney and former federal prosecutor; represents the local NAACP chapter
Michael Stahl-David as James Surdoval, Wasicsko's political consultant
Clarke Peters as Robert Mayhawk, neighborhood consultant
Catherine Keener as Mary Dorman, an East Yonkers homeowner
LaTanya Richardson-Jackson as Norma O’Neal, a home health aid who lives in the projects, and is struggling with losing her sight
There's a slim chance that this isn't very good. There's no way True Detective falls that hard and HBO doesn't rebound with something quality. There's too much good involved here for this to fail.
By Alpende Go To PostOscar Isaac and David Simon? I'm in.I usually don't trust people with two first names. A show with TWO people with two first names? I dunno..
Seriously, looks good. Will definitely give it a watch..
By G Shumy Go To PostI usually don't trust people with two first names. A show with TWO people with two first names? I dunno..
Seriously, looks good. Will definitely give it a watch..
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By n8 Go To PostYherre wasa noy af achool casd richard grrogru and he was a ucunt as ael
Yeah.
By GQman2121 Go To PostThere's a slim chance that this isn't very good. There's no way True Detective falls that hard and HBO doesn't rebound with something quality. There's too much good involved here for this to fail.
It's getting great reviews.
Part One was very good. Winona Ryder was a surprise to me and she was excellent.
Part two is also up which was another surprise.
Part two is also up which was another surprise.
That's not a surprise, that's the way it's supposed to be. The show will be done in three weeks.
And both parts are really good.
And both parts are really good.
is this any good? subject matter sound mind-numbingly fucking boring.
but dat oscar isaac and david simon tho
but dat oscar isaac and david simon tho
Only watched the first episode so far, but this was great. Entertaining, relevant, good ole David Simon style. Oscar Isaac is the best actor around.
Did everyone drop it?
I just finished episode 5 & 6 and man what a ride. Probably among my favorite Miniseries.
I'm not going to lie I got a little of dirt in my eye at the end of episode 5 :(
I just finished episode 5 & 6 and man what a ride. Probably among my favorite Miniseries.
I'm not going to lie I got a little of dirt in my eye at the end of episode 5 :(
dunno how Simon does it, but the man makes procedural legal appeal process and politics thereof feel like a damn gladiatorial adventure. so much intrigue, and I'm only on episode 2. waiting for some plot strands to finally converge because right now the show is running completely on wasicsko's charm.
Just got to ep 3...namond been eating good.
Just got to ep 3...namond been eating good.
By Koko Go To PostDid everyone drop it?
I just finished episode 5 & 6 and man what a ride. Probably among my favorite Miniseries.
I'm not going to lie I got a little of dirt in my eye at the end of episode 5 :(
I finished it and really liked it. The old lady's story arc was great to see unfold. I also didn't know anything about Wasisckoso it was quite a shock to see him kill himself.
