Making a Case for Murder(1989)
In December, 1986, 3 black men ran into car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. What happened later that night shocked the entire city.
Movie: Making a Case for Murder
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Joe Hynes
Slaney
Cederic Sandiford
Bernstein
Ed Boyer
Robert Riley
Jon Lester
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In December, 1986, 3 black men ran into car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. What happened later that night shocked the entire city.
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1989-12-04
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