Inside the American Mob

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History, Sociopolitical Documentary hosted by John Ventimiglia, published by National Geographic in 2013 - English narration

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The history of the Mob, told by those who lived it. In this dramatic six-part series National Geographic Channel chronicles the true-life story of the modern Mob in America, as former mobsters, informants, and FBI agents expose the takedown of the deadliest and most infamous organized crime ring in U.S. history. Mobsters, both real and fictional, have long captured the attention of the American psyche. Recent headlines are no exception: the trial of gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger; a new twist in the four-decades-long search for the body of mobster Jimmy Hoffa and a country mourning the loss of James Gandolfini, known for his portrayal of mobster Tony Soprano. But rarely do mafiosi step out of the shadows to tell their own stories of violence and greed. Now, National Geographic Channel goes behind the scenes of the famed and enigmatic hidden empire of crime, money and violence known as the American Mob to chronicle the real-life mobsters who would do anything to protect their family and the authorities fighting to bring them down. Delve into the secret underworld of the American Mafia, as told by the criminals who lived it and the law enforcers who hunted it. Each hour examines a pivotal time frame, beginning with 1970 and leading up to present day, unveiling the little-known yet crucial escapades, capers and cadavers that truly compose the history of the Mob. Mobsters step forward to offer untold stories -- some speaking on camera for the first time. They expose the tricks to staying alive, even revealing what it feels like to have your own father come after you. A combination of recently declassified files, first-person accounts by federal officials and the mafioso themselves, and rare archival footage sheds a new light on the raw, violent, and corrupt underworld that gripped America for decades. Producer/Director: Ryan Miller ; Produced by Left/Right, LLC for National Geographic Channels

[edit] Stayin' Alive in the '70s

In the early 1970s, a hidden empire of crime, violence and power ruled the streets of New York City. The five families of the American mafia ruled, and the family bosses were untouchable. No one admits in public that the organization even exists -- until one boss decides to break the rules. Joe Colombo. Other bosses are content to run their business from behind the scenes, but Colombo wants to take the fight to the FBI. When he does, the results are disastrous for the mob. Meanwhile, a new generation of agents enters the FBI, and they're not the usual suits. Italian-American guys who grew up in the same neighborhoods as gangsters start working for the Bureau and change the game. One of those agents is Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco, who infiltrates a crime family more successfully than any other agent ever had. It's the beginning of the end for the mob, though no one knows it yet.

[edit] Operation Donnie Brasco

In 1978, American law enforcement is at war with the American mob. But for the first time, the FBI has a real chance to strike back. Their secret weapon, agent Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco, has infiltrated the Bonanno family and become close with known killers Lefty "Guns" Ruggiero and "Sonny Black" Napolitano. But Pistone's life -- and the very mob itself -- will change forever when he is ordered to kill so he can receive the honor of becoming a "made man."

[edit] New York-Philly War

The five families of New York City continue to run the American mob with an iron fist, a million scams and a booming resort town named Atlantic City. The gambling mecca is overseen by the Philadelphia mob, which answers directly to New York. But when an old school Philadelphia don named Angelo Bruno is assassinated in 1980, a bloody new era begins.

[edit] Taking Down the Mob

La Cosa Nostra is ruling the streets of New York, but one man is determined to bring an end to the violence and corruption: U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Rudolph Giuliani. Giuliani mounts the most ambitious Mafia prosecution in history -- a case that will bring together an unprecedented arsenal of murder investigations, electronic wiretaps, undercover agents and paid informants.

[edit] Rise and Fall of Gotti

It's 1986, and a recent court ruling has landed most of the Mafia family bosses in jail, while on the streets of New York it's every man for himself. But one gangster sees chaos as an opportunity: John Gotti, a Gambino captain with a taste for unbridled violence and a vaulting ambition. NGC chronicles Gotti's rise to power as boss of the Gambino family as told by his closest Gambino associates and the former law enforcement officials determined to bring him down.

[edit] End Game

The American mob has reached a low point: it's the early '90s, and the heads of most of the five families have been imprisoned for life, leaving the families in disarray, torn apart by violence and suspicion. But one family survives these traumas intact by adhering to the strict code of silence: the Bonannos. They attract young recruits like Jimmy Calandra and his circle of friends, who become known as the Bath Avenue Crew.

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Video Codec: x264 CABAC High@L4
Video Bitrate: 3 840 Kbps
Video Resolution: 1920x1080
Display Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Frames Per Second: 23.976 fps
Audio Codec: AC3
Audio Bitrate: 384 kb/s CBR 48000 Hz
Audio Streams: 6
Audio Languages: english
RunTime Per Part: 44 min
Number Of Parts: 6
Part Size: 1.30 GB
Source: WEB DL (Thanks to QOQ)
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