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American Gangster

Summary Narrated by acclaimed African-American actor Ving Rhames (Out Of Sight, Pulp Fiction), this series will examine the personalities of some of Black America's most notorious criminals as well as their impact on the communities in which they gained their infamy. Through photographs, interviews and archival footage, the series will explore t...

  • TV-14
  • BET
  • Nov 21, 2007
  • 35 m
  • TV-14
  • BET
  • Nov 21, 2007
  • 35 m
American Gangster
S2 • Episode 8
Chaz Williams
Air Date: Nov 21, 2007
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Summary Narrated by acclaimed African-American actor Ving Rhames (Out Of Sight, Pulp Fiction), this series will examine the personalities of some of Black America's most notorious criminals as well as their impact on the communities in which they gained their infamy. Through photographs, interviews and archival footage, the series will explore t...

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Episode 1 • Oct 3, 2007 • 42 m
Philly Black Mafia
Black Inc. became code for Murder Inc. on the street of Philadelphia in 1970s. American Gangster explores the mentality, ruthless precision and deranged violence that was associated with the infamous Philly Black Mafia.
Episode 2 • Oct 10, 2007 • 41 m
Larry Hoover
At the helm of the Gangster Disciples, Larry "King" Hoover reigned as the notorious 1970s gang leader. Incarcerated for over thirty years, King Hoover advocates insist he is a friend to the people, not a violent criminal.
Episode 3 • Oct 17, 2007 • 42 m
Melvin Williams
Criminal genius and master of the hustle, Melvin Williams owned the gambling and heroin addicted market of Baltimore's Pennsylvania Ave for decades. With the help of mob leader Lord Salisbury, Melvin becomes hooked on drug money
Episode 4 • Oct 24, 2007 • 42 m
The D.C. Snipers
They were supposed to be single, middle-aged white men. Instead the DC Snipers were two Black males bent on murder and terror. Their deranged killing spree resulted in 10 dead, 3 wounded and millions terrorized.
Episode 5 • Oct 31, 2007 • 42 m
Frank Lucas
From notorious driver and muscle man to Harlem's most powerful gangster, Frank Lucas ran the powder game with ruthless determination.
Episode 6 • Nov 7, 2007 • 42 m
Felix Mitchell
Felix "the Cat" Mitchell ran the well-organized and ruthless drug trafficking empire, My Other Brotha. If you went against his rules, you were dealt with.
Episode 7 • Nov 14, 2007 • 42 m
Jeff Fort and the Blackstone Rangers
The streets hailed him as a hero, the law hailed him as a gangster and a terrorist. Jeff Fort ruled the streets of Chicago as the notorious leader of the Blackstone Rangers and later the El Rukns.
Episode 8 • Nov 21, 2007 • 35 m
Chaz Williams
In the 1970s, Charles "Chaz" Williams went well beyond traditional hustles by robbing over 60 banks in several states. After going to jail, Chaz continued his bank-robbing career.
Episode 9 • Nov 28, 2007 • 42 m
Rayful Edmond III
Rayful Edmond III was Washington D.C.'s most notorious drug kingpin in the 1980s. As his business grew, so did the violence and murders. Eventually the feds convicted Edmond to two life without parole sentences.
Episode 10 • Dec 7, 2007 • 42 m
Kenneth McGriff
American Gangster chronicles the life and times of the 20th Century's most notorious African American crime figures. Explore a forensic survey of the rise and fall of these plagues to the community.

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