Directed by Martin Scorsese, the 2002 epic Gangs of New York portrays the violent 19th-century Five Points district during the American Civil War. The film, which earned 10 Academy Award nominations for its detailed production design and performances, highlights Amsterdam Vallon's (Leonardo DiCaprio) revenge quest against Bill the Butcher (Daniel Day-Lewis). For a detailed breakdown of the history and production behind this Scorsese epic, see this YouTube video .