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The Dead Rabbits, the Plug Ugly's, the 40 Thieves, the Slaughter Houser's and the Confederation of American Natives. All historical gangs of New York during the late 1800's. Though a fictional story, Gangs of New York is centered in historical accounts of the time period. Critics gave the move good reviews. Nominated for 10 academy awards, the nearly 3 hour-long movie has however received mixed reviews from my friends. My friend Miles owns a copy. He loves the battle scenes and is repeatedly drawn to imagining himself living in such an environment. "Just think what it would be like have to watch your back all the time. You'd have to be a little crazy to survive. I can't bel