American Gangster (2006)

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Length

3 seasons, 26 episodes

Rating

5.5 of 10 from 6 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary series profiles powerful Black American gangsters and organized crime groups. Each episode examines the lives and operations of these figures.

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What happens

American Gangster is a documentary television series that aired on BET. The show features some of Black America's most infamous and powerful gangsters and organized crime groups. It is narrated by Ving Rhames. The series premiere, on November 28, 2006, amassed around one million viewers. The first season ended on January 9, 2007, and comprised 6 episodes; a season 1 DVD was released on October 23, 2007. The second season aired October 3, 2007; a season 2 DVD was released on June 10, 2008. In April 2009, A&E Networks purchased the rights to air seasons 1–3 on their networks. They can be seen primarily on the Bio Channel and the flagship A&E Channel. They can also be seen on A&E's Crime and Investigation Network. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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