The title alludes to the Nietzsche quote "Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker "(What does not kill me makes me stronger).
Boston Streets (2008) is loosely based on the true life story of the film's director Brian Goodman, detailing his own exploits involved with South Boston's Irish Mob.
EPILOGUE: "Brian continues his sobriety one day at a time. Paulie was convicted of the armored car robbery. He is now serving 50 years. Brian's relationship with his sons is stronger than ever."
Starring Ethan Hawke and Mark Ruffalo, it premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival, and was released on a very small scale in December 2008 due to the collapse of its distributor Yari Film Group.