American Gangster

Overview

"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.

Episodes

Stanley Tookie Williams

S01E01 Stanley Tookie Williams

November 28, 2006
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...
'Freeway Ricky' Ross

S01E02 'Freeway Ricky' Ross

December 5, 2006
This installment chronicles Ross' rise and fall in narcotics distribution and his unusual connection to the Reagan-era CIA/Iran-Contras controversy.
Leroy Nicky Barnes

S01E03 Leroy Nicky Barnes

December 12, 2006
This installment chronicles Barnes' life addiction to heroine beginning in the 1950s. He is now known as the most notorious snitch in history.
Troy & Dino Smith

S01E04 Troy & Dino Smith

December 19, 2006
This installment explores the Smiths' rise from teen criminals to masterminds of some of Bay Area's most cunning crimes.
The Chambers Brothers

S01E05 The Chambers Brothers

December 26, 2006
Billy Joe, Larry, Willie and Otis Chambers are some of the most notorious drug lords in America. This installment chronicles their high points and their fall in 1988 because Larry videotaped the drug deals, and...
Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols

S01E06 Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols

January 2, 2007
This installment shows what Queens, NY was really like when Nichols roamed the streets.

Cast

Ving Rhames
Ving Rhames

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