Movie Review: Street Fight

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For anyone wanting a behind the scenes look at whats goes on in politics, this is a must see.. The documentary covers a newark,nj race for mayor between incumbent sharpe james and newcomer corey brooks. This video shows the sleazy tactics sharpe james uses to gain an edge and wedge voters. Of course karma comes full circle, today sharpe james is in federal prison..

Raising hard questions about American politics, democracy and race, Marshall Curry's incisive Oscar-nominated documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the Newark, N.J., cutthroat mayoral race in 2002. The candidates: young Ivy League upstart Cory Booker vs. incumbent Sharpe James, an old-timer who's not above employing questionable tactics to achieve victory. The gloves come off as the contenders lock horns in their battle to win voters.

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