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201395 minPGdocumentary

4.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Koch

201395 minPGdocumentary

4.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Ed Koch, the former mayor of New York City, is the focus of this 2013 documentary that examines his controversial political career and personal life.

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Ed Koch, the former mayor of New York City, is the focus of this 2013 documentary that examines his controversial political career and personal life.

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Neil Barskydirector

Ed Koch

Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloombergcast

Bella Abzug

Bella Abzugcast

George W. Bush

George W. Bushcast

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A documentary on the former mayor of New York City, Ed Koch.

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