The Belly Of The Beast (The Brownsville Documentary) By SapremeFilms 

This should be an award winning documentary (for real). As a black woman....our communities need our black men, we as women CANNOT do it alone. STOP having unprotected sex and structure your life where it's more stable to raise a child. The beginning of the video said "very few people make it out" 😭. I'm not from Brownsville but spent 28.5 years in East New York Brooklyn housing projects.

It is time we brag about how safe our community is, not how dangerous.

I watching this Doc smiling and crying. If you made it out of Brownsville and made something of yourself you're strong AF. I thank God everyday for my life!

I grew up in Brownsville-Seth Low Projects. I remember when they use to tell my grandmother and her friends to go upstairs before they started shooting. It was ruthless back then but the killers had a respect for the elderly and kids that don’t seem to exist today. I’m grateful I made it out. That place prepared me for the world. That place built me to be ford tough. ❤

I grew up in the Plaza in the 80s and 90s and remember Mousey and Brown, RIP Kings. I used to hang out in Garvey, Riverdale and had friends in the Nehemiah houses. I moved out in the 00s when my mother passed away from health complications. Growing up Brownsville gave me a thick skin and I go everywhere comfortably.

My condolences to the young man who jumped off the building,Mental Health is serious

Everytime i think about Brownsville i think about the Realness and Seriousness in MOP and their music

The saga of the Black experience will go down in history as the most epic tale of mankind.

I remember as a little girl in the 70’s I was always nervous to step foot in the ville. Now 50 yrs later, I live in Brownsville and happier than ever. I’m on Saratoga Ave. The ville definitely has a history and a story behind every block, project, and lot. Thanks for this video! Very interesting to hear the back story

I used to live in Brownsville , Brownsville Houses back in the 80s and 90s. I’m in a much much better place now but I remember how rough and dangerous it was . God help those who still have to live in conditions like these all over our troubled world. Peace 2 "Brownsville Never Ran Never Will".❤️🌎

Born and raised Brownville. 281, but when I got my chance to leave, I never looked back. Some good moments but majority hell hole situations. If you can live here, you can survive anywhere. I did cry listening to this because if you are not here you will never understand.

You had to be strong to grow up in this neighborhood in the 90s it was SERIOUS!

I grew up in Brownsville ,made it out alive by the grace of god 10 years ago. The hood was crazyyy back then. My face lit up when I saw “Toosie” if you know you know!!! Her name most definitely rung bells-she was OUTSIDE OUTSIDE!!! Glad to see she’s doing great 🥰

I'm from Chicago so I can relate with the big ass projects like how he told the story and was respectful and just showed love to the people that's what's missing no respect or loyalty and guidance these days

I was born in kings county. I'm culture knowledge (41). I lived in the vandyke projects. I went to p.s. 150. My mother moved us to the south when I was 10. I hated having to leave. I wanted to stay with my grandparents in Brooklyn. I missed the culture and the diversity that Brooklyn gave me. Every summer of course we would go back to visit my family and I couldn't wait to see my friends and run through the fire extinguishers on the streets lol. I have very fond memories of Brownsville. My grandmother was Ethel Davis. She was well loved and respected and like a mother to many there in the vandyke projects. Thank you brother for this documentary. Peace family

I grew up in the Pink Houses, until age 14. Then I moved to Long Island. Yes, the gangstas in Brooklyn were real, but they had respect for the elderly and children. Many of them would not even drink beer in front of the elders, they would put that beer/liquor up so quick. I remember the Daily News Man selling them News Papers too. Back in the days, there were the big family cookouts in the Pink Houses. The food was good, music was good, and all that. I grew up with Uncle Murda, yes sure did. Went to the same elementary school with him.

Thank's first and foremost to the brother(s) and sister(s) that gave the people a glimpse into the lives of the Villians and the surrounding projects I was born and raised in Brownsville at 345 Livonia Ave Van Dyke projects '72. I went to P.S. 184 1st-5th grade, Thelma J Hamilton 275 6th -8th grade, and Sarah J Hale for HS, I did move to the South in '97.. I remember the great things and the not-so-great things among the many projects spoken of in this documentary. This documentary made me smile because of the good memories and made me sad at the memories of lost friends and family due to gun violence. For the most part, my living and growing up there was good, I personally didn't have any problems. I gave respect and in turn, I got respect back. I mean pretty much that's the key to life yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever! I received so much experience and took that with me and still to this day apply it to my day-to-day living. I learned from the best and the worst. I couldn't ask for more and I don't! I love my NY accent, NY style, and mannerisms. Every place in America has its ghetto, projects or whatever they call it, and Brownsville, Brooklyn NY will always be my heart and soul! Peace to my brothers and sister who made it through and SIP to those who did not. Neva ran neva will! SALUTE!

As a brotha from the WEST, I’ve always had a fascination with NY. Brooklyn, Manhattan(Harlem), and the Bronx(hip hop). I used to long haul and drive through NY all the time, and I was in awe just driving through! Now that my wife and I have a timeshare, we WILL be booking a NY trip..ESPECIALLY to Harlem, which’ll ALWAYS be the capital of Black America💯

I lived out here in the early 2000s. Left around 2011. It can be vicious. But also just people who tryna survive everyday. Met some real ppl. Def an experience I hold dear to my heart. I grew a lot while living here. #upthehillbville #stmarks #rockaway

WOW! This was amazing! 1. Born and raised in Vandyke (393) 2. I went to P.S. 327 3. Gma lived in BVille projects 4. SJH class of 93 5. I went to BRC for summer camp and the Heritage House. I was just in the Ville two weeks ago and found out the Red Store is now called the Red Store.

Free Lunch was all of that. My mom's (May she RIP), would take us to multiple schools. Sometimes we ate free breakfast in the summer also. The food was mad good. We would have long French pizza, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, trail mix. and all of that. Breakfast was Pancakes, Waffles, Cereal, etc. Free Breakfast and Lunch was Litttttttt

I remember growing up in the PJs back when anybody MOM’S can check you and you listen & respected them

I’m from Brownsville I witnessed a lot and I made it out that mud ✍🏾🤙🏾and I’m 44 yrs old.🙏🏾🙌🙌🤜🏾

Born in raised in Brownsville, Noble Drew Ali! Very interesting documentary. You pointed out some pertinent stuff. The first guy spoke facts. You missed the target on somethings. Do a positive Brownsville next time with more deep history. More on the people in Brownsville who have been doing positive things to change the narrative. Speak to some older adults!!

This is history that will be here forever. Sapreme did a great job

Born, bred and raised in Brownsville. Gotta sit down and watch this from beginning to end later today.

Was born in Brooklyn 1968. Moms moved out to cali in 79 Much love to lost souls wondering in the dark. This video made me cry looking at so much loss through out the years. So much confusion,trapped with no spiritual hope. Jesus saves. If you want it. John 3:16 dive deep on it. It’s not a fairytale. I left the city but the city didn’t leave me. Lived a life of crime for years until I met the great I am in 89. Praying for you Brooklyn. Mercy 👊🏾

I'm from Bville and I've traveled the entire world, and I never seen Brownsville as a place I need to " escape from", 50s and 60s Brownsville was a respectful place

I'm only 2:40 in and I already know this is going to be an incredible watch. So many of men I respect have come out of Brownsville that you cannot deny that all that adversity the people faced bred an exceptional class of winners/champions/kings of their respective craft.

Growing up in AZ in the 90s we used to love new york shit. How the dudes talked and made intelligence cool. Knowledge of self and mathematics and studying up. All them big projects everywhere. Crazy to see how much new york has changed since then and they're still changing it. Prolly gonna be a completely different place soon.

Great documentary! 🙌🏾♥️ I didn't know I was going to end up seeing people that I grew up with/knowing. I kept saying, “Oh, snap, I know him!”. 🤣 Dre, has always been fly like that! Shout out to everyone from Brownsville. I miss hanging out on Bristol Street! & He's right; Brownsville isn't a poor neighborhood; it's just dangerous and has a lack of great resources. There are a lot of houses in Brownsville too. So... 🤷🏽‍♀️ Brownsville Day, hanging out at the BRC, and the cookouts/block parties during the summertime were the best. & Mr. Skippa’s food is the best! 🙌🏾😋 As dangerous as 275 is, I had the most fun in school there (& Ms. Hodges gave the best hugs! RIP! 🕊). There are a lot of good things to come out of Brownsville. From Mike Tyson to Duane Martin (actor) whose family lived around the corner from me. Also, as a former NYCHA employee, I can tell you that they’ve been secretly selling off the developments in the last decade (the outside remodeling is a dead giveaway). Save your money if you’re forced to vacate! That's all I'm going to say! 🤐

I was born & raised in Bed-stuy. I remember being scared to go to the Ville in the early 90s where a friend lived in Tilden. Later in life, I worked for NYCHA and was in Howard & Tilden. It could be so quiet than shots fired. It's sad that a neighborhood has been so bad for over 30 yrs😢

I used to live in LH. This documentary is flooding back memories!! The fond memories outweighing the unpleasant. I'm remembering how productive the community centers USED to be, for all ages. There were educational programs, afterschool recreation, senior citizen activites, parties, talent/fashion shows, food drives, etc. A safe & joyous family atmosphere.

This is super dope ! Really giving the world a glimpse into the belly of the beast. Im not even done watching but this is FIRE!

I'm from Van Dyke and I live outside of Philly now but I thank God for growing in Brownsville because when you leave, you realize just how tough Da Ville made you. Yea it's rough but it's home to me and I wouldn't want it any other way.

I have family that grew up in Brownsville and i would always visit as a kid and it was always such a great feeling being outside and seeing the culture of everything. I always had a feeling we weren’t really in the best environment but as a kid i just appreciated everything. To this day i have love for the ville and call it my second home. Haven’t been in over 7 years but im praying i can make it out there sometime this year 🙏🏾

These are very important videos about the history of the so-called inner-cities. Thanks for your contribution.

Yes... May Ms Mathews R.I.P. She was a sweet old lady. She used to live in that building on Rockaway Ave when she got elderly. I used to sit and talk with her daily. She really was a sweetheart 💕

To the 1st dude “I was born in DC in 71 & I hear you” he spoke nothing but facts

This is a great documentary. I grew up in Alabama and have met many cool people from all over NYC and they used to tell me about there experiences growing up and I could relate because I lived in Chicago for 5 weeks when I was nine years old. I turned ten there and I learned more in those 5 weeks than I had learned in my whole life. I must have spent about 3 of those weeks in Cabrini. I lived on the west side on Jackson 60612 zip. These kids these days got even more coming at them faster. Social media has a great influence in their lives whether it's negative or positive. There's a culture of greed these days . Shout out to the guys that were interviewed. I was wishing I could go to school in a place like NYC where I could have access to a library or people who would have helped me with lessons. It's trying to get like Brownsville in small towns these days. Heaven help us all. I spent the 80's in California. I know God has been with me because I have been to some hard core hoods all over the U.S. and I was accepted. I was robbed on my 10th birthday on Jackson. I had a rude awakening in the city of Chicago especially being from the woods of Alabama in 1969. I remember the music that I heard that summer like Inner city blues and Cook County Jail (B.B. King) I met Puerto Rican friends for the first time there also. I like the conversation near the end when the guys were talking the value of the real estate there. I had some cousins that lived there until they were like 14 and 15 years old and they were older than me. They left in the 70's. They lived in Brownsville, Bedford Stuyvesant and East New York. They told me about it. The people in those neighborhoods are survivors and intellectuals. I'll always respect your village when I'm visiting. I've lived long enough to love hip hop and I still see good in people. I got a chance to be there for a second and I know that's different from living there. We'll have unity one day but I probably be dead. When I was in Brooklyn I was really vulnerable because I was recovering from a broken neck and paralysis from the neck down. That's right "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". I had already seen enough before I got to New York. You probably heard about the sweet sixteen party about a month and a half ago in Dadeville, Alabama well I live near there. That was an isolated incident but it's a way of life in cities throughout the United States. I done got old and love chilling in the country. I'm almost in the suburbs of three different cities. Two small ones and a medium one. ATL is close enough for me to have lunch and be back home for dinner. A lot of people here have lived in other places and some want to bring the the wrong baggage with them they come back but there are others who come correct. Great documentary. I may not be there with you but I'm praying for the good, the bad and the ugly.

Imma say this the best documentary I seen on Brooklyn (Brownsville) ever sun!!! Keep up the hard work and dedication brother much respect!!!

I never grew up in Brownsville (lived in Staten Island near Park Hill late 80s-2001) but I heard of the stories coming out of Brownsville. The story of suicides from Brownsville needs to be looked at more. A lot of people from the hood suffer mental health issues. It’s not normal for humans to piss in the building hallways. Mental illness is unfortunately a taboo subject within the Black community.

I grew up in the plaza, went to 275 and walked those street everyday. My husband is from Brownsville projects. Stone. Y'all probably know him. Thanks for the memories!!

Rip 🙏🏼 the best bike shop every!!! He taught me how to patch a flat!

Watching this brings back memories. I moved out of New York but I lived in Brownsville from 1980-2001. I grew up in Riverdale Towers, went to P.S. 41, graduated 6th grade in 1987 and went to JHS 275...my favorite teacher was Ms. Sewaa and RIP to out music/band teacher Mr. Alfred. I remember being scare to go there because it had a bad rap, but it turned out to be so much fun. I was aware there was crime in the area but I didn't experience it like some of these people have. It was like a sense of community, all the kids played with one another and went to school with each other in the complex. Living in Brownsville was some of the best years of my life...and yes I do miss the paper boy on Sunday mornings.

One dude made a statement about at one point it was the crack epidemic that broke down the families and today the parents are around but the youth is out of control. I have to say that the effects of crack trickled down to the present because many of today's patients didn't have parental guidance of their own from the 80s and 90s.

Listening to the 1st dude got me shaking my head. Why do people protect criminality?

People don't understand how treacherous the Ville was back in the day, there's really no way to convey it with words. Shout out the the BRC parties in the 90's

This was dope. Real good look at the history of Brownsville. Salute to the creator

I grew up in Howard Houses in the 50’s and 60’s. I went to 298 and 263. That’s when growing up was all about family and life. It’s sad to see the destruction and death that is plaguing Brownsville today. If you wanna know how it was then you better ask somebody cause it was an era of it’s own. Love my neighborhood till the day I die. Brownsville is where I’m from and I made it out. Still giving back to where I came from. I will never forget my roots. Brownsville shaped me into the man I am today. FOI SOLDIER ❤️

Great documentary. The cities are rough but there's lots of love there too. My dad working hard kept us out of the hoods.

Damn, some of those housing projects look like cell block units. All the young lives lost for turf they don't really own. All the hate, all the drama. Its just mind-numbing. Imagine all the mothers crying over a lost son, all the young guns, never having a real chance in life. But thats the only way they know how to roll. You have such a great African-American culture with rap, writing, breakdance, Ebonics, blax-ploitation, independent essay writers, soul, funk, comedy and what not. I wish ya´ll can overcome the horrors of the projects, and the institutional racism and bigotry of the system. Thanks to the fine guys in Red Hook/Bklyn and Bed Stuy that accepted me as a foreign visitor, although I am a white dude from Germany. Much love from across the pond.

The first dude interviewed spoke some real facts about the youth and what’s missing between them and us as the older generation but it’s still all love respect that mess✊🏾

What's happening here is the fear of parents and parent wanting to be parents.....Let's be parents when your children are no longer babies....It can change, maybe, I hope, Can we at least try. Excellent Documentary

I am from New Orleans and have never been to any of the places in this documentary but around @48:00 I can definitely relate to some of what he said. I’m in my mid 30s and I feel old because like he said the music back then was better. He was also right when he said that back then McDonald’s and other fast food places were a treat whereas now it’s practically a daily staple for many. I also agree with how much more vulgar, crass this generation seems compared to ours/ generations of the past.

Man nyc is a very interesting place to me from the outside looking In, it’s so fucking populated, so many different cultures, so many people with anger ego aggression and I’ve always wondered why now I see , that place is the real Gotham city. I got so much respect to anyone that made it out of that city frfr . Cause it’s so much shit going on

The last time I went to Brownsville (2009) girls said they were going to cut our faces and pull out our hair… so I never went back, Bedstuy all day!

Peace and blessings brother! I use to work in Murrys steaks!✊ I remember everything about Brownsville I'm 53 years old .I moved to Brownsville in 1975 I lived in 366 sutter Back then you did something wrong on the block all the parents got on your ass... ...My Hood Brothers back in the day was fat Sam blue minute , Caddlic ,Manzee fat twins Born son.. Vandyke! ..My Brownsville brother's was Cory Corrock! Killer Kevin Kev. Alphonso ,stomach, Big Spady....And many other brother's that passed 🙏 I moved to Ga 5 years ago to give my son a chance a better quality of life. I remember the over pass over by lovina..I did my dirt when I needed to eat 💯 I remember some of my brother's did a couple of stick up at the gas station on mother Gaston! That spot was Good money all day and everyday for robberies.I'm not proud of the things I did back in the mid 80' and early 90' but I hope God forgive me on judgement day. Brother Sapreme your documentaries are official on point. Thanks for sharing STAY BLESSED!!! Big Will from the ViLL 💪

Preme, Thanks for schooling us on Brownsville!! Basically, in order to move or exist in Brownsville you got to stay on your toes!! Understood!! This was dope!!💯 Drone views were amazing!!👌 Thanks boo!!!😍

I spent a lot of time in Brownsville at my father's (Harvey L. Stone) job--he was the Executive Director at Rosetta Gaston Senior Citizen Center. I even attended Heritage House when I was a young kid. I have nothing but love for Brownsville. Yes the building at 54:45 was for seniors.

Much love & salutes from a brownsvillian to another brownsvillian the documentary was indeed for filling & informative. Peace!

The primary problem is that these kids show no respect because they have never been respected only feared or have fear themselves. They become what they fear the monster in the dark

It’s funny I was born and raised in Long Island but ALWAYS wanted the city life. When I decided on moving to BK, Brownsville is somewhere I wouldn’t even consider. I ended up in the Stuy when my kids were 16 and 7 and both my children’s fathers were born and raised in the PJs, Canarsie GM from The Ville, and LG. I was telling my son and daughter and it may sound crazy, but I wish we could have experienced life in the some of these “challenging” neighborhoods. Not forever because I surely would have gotten out of there, but I listen to so many stories from both of my kids fathers and from my girls who were born and raised there and hear about so many experiences good and bad that have helped to shape them to who they are today. Thank God I have good kids and my son turned out not to be a street kid, something that he may have gravitated towards. For now he’s good with visiting and hearing stories from his pops, and so am I. I am truly a firm believer that if you live ANYWHERE in NY you can make it anywhere, but coming from those places is som’ different.

I grew up in Seth Low I remember back in the 80s sitting on a bench in Howard projects on the East New York side while my friend talk to this guy. There was 2 other guys sitting on the bench next to us, these guys came around the corner shooting at the guys on the bench next to us. The guy next to us was well known street dude I think his name was house, he was killed that night. I didn’t personally know him but it affected me.

Projects are supposed to be temporary housing, meaning if you grew up there, your children should not.

Thanks Preme This brought back so many Memories. I Grew up in Eny on pitkin and Miller and had family in Seth Low However being from the East we consider Da Ville our Cousin ...Keep pushing out this dope content I always Enjoy your Work💯💪🏾

" Beefs don't die, people do" NY ppl drop jewels all day

Wow the older things are the more they remain the same I'm proud of you my brother for doing this documentary it brought back so many memories and thoughts I appreciate you for doing this documentary. I grew up in Brownsville in the early fifties went to public school 184,189,Harry a Eisman junior high school known as 275 and my sister went to 263 David Marcus back in the day things were bad back then but much more like on steroids today. Brownsville always had a serious tribal history and I put the emphasis on tribal because that's who we are we are the tribes of America that have been put on reservations. I moved out of the Van Dyke 395 in 1974. Hit me back if you're having any questions. Peace Family 🌎🐢

This was done wellllllllll. I’m not at all from here, my boyfriend is and I can’t believe he made it out but I’m glad he did.

Your coverage of the plaza was 💯💯💯💯 it took me back to my jhs 275 days,Duney was in my class and I also knew Mousey,Tabk,Whimp,Brown,leckey, Lamont and etc..u explained it to the T Salute 🗽👊🏽

Award winning documentary worthy Sir!!! Outstanding job!!!

Don Ruben Bike Shop was incredible! I’d go there to listen to him play tunes and I’d buy cassettes and 45s. May Allah be please Mr. Ruben

I commented as soon as I clicked but as I clicked on I missed my appointment bruh, I thought it was like 20-30 minutes I looked and I had been watching for 50 minutes with plenty more to go. Saying that to say how thoro and compelling this joint is this is HBO Docu material word to my momma great work bruh…the narration is excellent!!

Fam not only heard the doc u could feel it thru their words&I'm from Baltimore,keep doin ur thing fam OFFICAL!!!

Thank you for all your hard work in producing this- we are all brothers and sisters in the end

I grew up in Sally's aka Brownsville gardens,who watching this know!

Wow!!! I grew up in da ville. Went to 41. Went to 275. Good memories and memories I wish I could forget. It was cool seeing my cousin get interviewed in this documentary.

Preme your right on spot, it's happening all across America.

I came across your video today and it blew me away. I'm from Brownsville. Born and raised. I lived in Tilden houses 265 for 34 years. Moved from there to Osborn Street for 20 years. And currently live in the Carolinas. It was actually cool seeing my brother's bedroom window and my parent's bedroom window from the parking lot shot. But, I had no idea how bad it had gotten. I lived there from 1962 when I was born to the 90s when we moved. I saw a lot living there. More than I like to think about. And I'm glad I got out. I still have family here and would love to get them out. I miss NYC. But have no desire to go back to the ghettos of NY.

Trust me the changes have been traumatic for me an I use to live on Herkimer street we didn't get hit that much but alot have changed around us. Great topic to discuss and Great documentary. This is very important topics especially in nyc black neighborhoods

love this Sis an OG & talking the real 🙌🏾 we gotta grow & change 🙏🏾 Love the VILLE we are the Real! Never ran never will!

Ain’t shit to glorify. We don’t own any of these blocks … 💯🤲🏾

You told the history. Thanks for keeping it 💯 bruh.

Such an interesting video. Thanks for sharing with us all. Great to learn about the diff blocks and hearing the stories from the people who lived and experienced it all. Great eye opener.

Had a guy that worked for me he lived in the projects he lived on the top floor. I was there one time at night unbelievable views of Manhattan

Godamn.. Brooklyn sure had they're own thing going on.. Sheesh.. I live and born and raised up in the South Bronx Rises in Morris Houses Where Morrisana Houses, Webster Houses and Godamn Butler Houses. And they had they own thing going as well. .... NYC wasn't no joke back in the days and still is.. To me I wish they never build these projects all over these city back in the days. I love this video.. From a Bronx Native.

Living in Brownsville from 2017 to 2019 was about the worst living experience. Building full of thieves and crackhead. Robbed as I moved into my building. Can trust no-one in th neighborhood. All criminally connected

You broke it down. Very historic landmark for the culture.

I'm from the Ville went to P.s184 used to hit the BRC can't wait to watch this in its entirety. God bless to all yal

Daam that is way too many projects,too many people in close proximity,too many problems.

You really said it my brother I couldn't put it better myself appreciate you I'm glad to see there's some real dude still out here still thinking the way I think but you're right you're right about the new generation and everything you said thank you for letting me know I'm not alone 💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏👊💯🇦🇱

Big respect on this Documentary.. i'm from Brownville Projects. Lived there most of my youth. I remember the days when we had block parties on brownsville day. Only to have it shot up. I remember days where you couldn't walk thru langston hughes even to get to belmont to go to harry's sneaker spot where my aunt fran used to work. I lived in vandyke i lived in howard and brownville pj's. Different vibes to them all. But what i would say is, most people in the pj's stuck together if you were from there. Or if you played ball and they knew you had a future playing. Dudes would look out. Went to 175 before it turned to redirection. They went to marcus (263). I'll never forget where i came from, cus it made me. But i damn sure aint going back. Oh, what i will say is i remember playing in the abandoned school on the corner of rockaway and blake ave. I drove by a couple of years ago and its all fixed up to something else now. Salute

Brownsville the concrete jungle I still have family living there, it gave me the tough skin I have today. being puerto rican, their wasn't many of us but we stuck with what we knew and who we known but in the eyes of other brown and black was the same and it still is till these days....... Brownsville never ran never will.

This was truly a great dope documentary. 🙏🏾

This is dope.i am from Marlboro Projects in bensonhurst and I started goin to Brownsville in 91.It was crazy in every hood you mentioned but I always had love on every block.

I'm from the south and this gave me a great insight of what the up north hoods go thru I'm from Bowen homes (West Atlanta) if u wasn't from there or knew somebody u got ran off or robbed we had housing projects but NY shits be huge but I give it to yall it's a different vibe in Brownsville compared to us

Amazing episode I loved it

Living in Brownsville is no joke Dumont and Saratoga was my block while it was quiet on that location once u pass Thomas Boyland it's a whole different story.

Well done brother Salute ❤💪🏾 *Always heard The Soldiers painted on the bottom of Brownsville Houses back in the day were painted by returning Vietnam Vet. *PS 284 had swimming lessons. Theres a pool in the school *Sallys name comes from Sallie Mathis...community activist. There was a big scandal surrounding it all in the 80s. * Rappers MOP come from up the hill

Great work, love the documentary and when I asked my mom she definitely remembers Coney island Joe's being open before 1984.