I usually dont watch tv series, but I made an exception for "Show me a Hero", because of Oscar Isaac great acting performance. This movie has got a really good story about a subject no producer usually wants to make a movie about, because the subject (seemingly) is incredibly boring. But the execution of this political, bureaucratic story is quite mesmirising and real.
The story is simple: by law the city of Yonkers (in New York) is obliged by law to house poor people in a white, rich neighbourhood. Because mixing rich and poor people has (scientifically) proven to be good for preventing the growth of ghettos. However all hell breaks loose among the inhabitants of this rich, white town when they hear about these plans of housing for the poor. And although no direct racist comments are made, racist feelings undeniably play an important role.
Fighting for a public cause of decent housing for the poor is what makes this movie stand out. And Oscar Isaac as a new mayor, has to stand strong to defend the rights of the poor. But will he morally be strong enough to withstand rich, white people's pressure to keep the poor away from entering this white, rich closed community?
The story is simple: by law the city of Yonkers (in New York) is obliged by law to house poor people in a white, rich neighbourhood. Because mixing rich and poor people has (scientifically) proven to be good for preventing the growth of ghettos. However all hell breaks loose among the inhabitants of this rich, white town when they hear about these plans of housing for the poor. And although no direct racist comments are made, racist feelings undeniably play an important role.
Fighting for a public cause of decent housing for the poor is what makes this movie stand out. And Oscar Isaac as a new mayor, has to stand strong to defend the rights of the poor. But will he morally be strong enough to withstand rich, white people's pressure to keep the poor away from entering this white, rich closed community?