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Show Me A Hero

Show Me A Hero

Description: Mayor Nick Wasicsko is entrusted the responsibility of building low-income housing units in the white neighbourhoods of his town that eventually leads to conflicts and tears the city apart.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, History
Year Released: 2015
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: August 16, 2015
Production Locations: Yonkers, New York; Puerto Rico
Director: Paul Haggis
Nominations: Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Movie/Miniseries, MORE
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