This video tells the story of William "Boss" Tweed. Tracing his rise to political power in post-Civil War New York City, a metropolis whose population was booming from an influx of European immigrants, this video explores the question of whether Tweed was a hero, a villain, or something in between.

Originally released by Makematic, 2023. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 29, 2024.