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American Gangster

American Gangster

Description: 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.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2006
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 28
First episode air date: November 28, 2006
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Networks: BET, FYI
Executive Producer: Kirk Fraser

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