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Season 1 – American Gangster

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This documentary series profiles some of the most infamous crime figures in black America, using archival footage, photographs and interviews with people familiar with the cases -- police officials, defense attorneys and former associates of the criminal in question. Profiles include Crips co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams, crack king "Freeway" Ricky Ross, heroin kingpin Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, and cop killer Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols.

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American Gangster — Season 1

American Gangster — Season 1

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Ving Rhames

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 28, 2006 Stanley Tookie Williams Stanley "Tookie" Williams co-founds the Crips street gang and is later convicted in the murders of four people. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 5, 2006 Freeway Ricky Ross The rise and fall of drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 12, 2006 Leroy Nicky Barnes Leroy "Nicky" Barnes becomes one of New York City's largest heroin dealers and earns the moniker "Mr. Untouchable." Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 19, 2006 Troy and Dino Smith Brothers Troy and Dino Smith steal millions in merchandise from a San Francisco jewelry store. Narrator: Ving Rhames. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 26, 2006 The Chambers Brothers Four poor brothers from Arkansas launch a highly successful crack enterprise in Detroit. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 2, 2007 Lorenzo Fat Cat Nichols Queens, N.Y., drug baron Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols is brought to justice following the fatal shooting of a police officer. Details

Season Info

Network
BET
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 28, 2006