American Gangster

tv show

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26 total episodes

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3 seasons

First Aired November 28, 2006

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.

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'Freeway Ricky' Ross

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 0m

Air Date

December 05, 2006

Overview

This installment chronicles Ross' rise and fall in narcotics distribution and his unusual connection to the Reagan-era CIA/Iran-Contras controversy.