Name: Brick City
Released: 2009-09-20T17:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Reality

From award-winning filmmakers Mark Benjamin and Marc Levin, this documentary series showcases Newark, NJ and captures the drama of a community striving to become a better, safer, stronger place to live. The lives of Mayor Booker, citizens on the front lines, and key city leaders intertwine in a portrait of a city at a critical moment in history.

2009 · 51m

EPISODE 1

Summer Is Ours

This documentary mini-series follows Newark's charismatic Mayor Cory Booker as he fights to raise the city out of nearly a half century of violence, poverty and corruption. Booker aims to keep the streets safe for summer. Presented by Sundance Channel.
EPISODE 2

Struggle

Mayor Booker receives good news about the homicide numbers. Blood gang member Jayda's plans for a nonprofit mentoring group are gaining steam, but her relationship with Crip member Creep is headed for crisis. Presented by Sundance Channel.
EPISODE 3

Central

As the school year begins, camaraderie and serious discussions share the agenda at overnights given by Principal Baraka and Vice Principal Warren for Central High's freshman boys, and by Jayda for her young female mentees. Presented by Sundance Channel.
EPISODE 4

Circus

The Newark Police Department and the Bloods mourn deaths in their families. News reports alert Police Director Garry McCarthy to a potential coup against him - and it will be up to Mayor Booker to determine the outcome. Presented by Sundance Channel.
EPISODE 5

Red October

Mayor Booker campaigns for Democratic nominee Barack Obama, while Director McCarthy wonders if an intra-gang war is brewing after the streets explode in gunfire. Newarkers flock to the streets on an historic Election Day. Presented by Sundance Channel.
EPISODE 1

To Plea or Not to Plea

Charismatic Mayor Cory Booker, Controversial Police Director Garry McCarthy and the people of Newark continue their quest to make Newark, New Jersey a national model for urban transformation while battling a rising surge of violent crime.