American Gangster

American Gangster

2006
★★★☆☆ 5.0/10
📺 3 Seasons
🎬 26 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 60 min/episode
Documentary
"American Gangster" chronicles the life and times of some of Black America’s most notorious crime figures. The show will explore without glorifying, and investigate without celebrating these criminal-minded men and women. Each episode will blend news footage, photographs and interviews in a compelling, magazine-style format.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Bet+ Amazon Channel
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Buy

Amazon Video

Seasons

Season 1
2006 • 6 Episodes
He was a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he worked with troubled youth and he co-founded one of the most infamous gangs that continues to terrorize the Black community nationwide. His life is documented in this installment.
Season 2
2007 • 10 Episodes
Black Mafia was the most feared force in Philadelphia’s criminal Black underworld. One of the most ambitious criminal enterprises in the history of Black America, the group extorted, hustled, plundered and murdered with impunity. It also maneuvered skillfully through many worlds, shielding itself inside the Nation of Islam, conning politicians and other leaders, and devising multiple layers of protection and cover.
Season 3
2008 • 10 Episodes

Crew

Producer
Kirk Fraser

Network

BET