American Gangster

Season 1

TV-14
"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 Season 1
6 Episodes
  • Stanley Tookie Williams
    E1
    Stanley Tookie WilliamsHe 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.
  • 'Freeway Ricky' Ross
    E2
    'Freeway Ricky' RossThis installment chronicles Ross' rise and fall in narcotics distribution and his unusual connection to the Reagan-era CIA/Iran-Contras controversy.
  • Leroy Nicky Barnes
    E3
    Leroy Nicky BarnesThis 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
    E4
    Troy & Dino SmithThe smith brothers marshaled their ambition into a highly successful robbery business at a young age. They managed to to go straight for a time after serving prison time when turned in by an accomplice. But misfortune interrupted their legitimate careers returning them to their lives in crime.
  • The Chambers Brothers
    E5
    The Chambers BrothersBilly 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 the tapes were found.
  • Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols
    E6
    Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' NicholsThis installment shows what Queens, NY was really like when Nichols roamed the streets.
Cast of Season 1
  • Ving Rhames
 
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