
American Gangster
2006•1h 0m•5.5/10
Documentary
Ratings
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5.5/10(6)
"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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 28, 2006
Last Aired
January 22, 2009
Networks
BET
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season

E1
Stanley Tookie Williams
Air date: 2006-11-28
He 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.

E2
'Freeway Ricky' Ross
Air date: 2006-12-05
This installment chronicles Ross' rise and fall in narcotics distribution and his unusual connection to the Reagan-era CIA/Iran-Contras controversy.

E3
Leroy Nicky Barnes
Air date: 2006-12-12
This installment chronicles Barnes' life addiction to heroine beginning in the 1950s. He is now known as the most notorious snitch in history.

E4
Troy & Dino Smith
Air date: 2006-12-19
This installment explores the Smiths' rise from teen criminals to masterminds of some of Bay Area's most cunning crimes.

E5
The Chambers Brothers
Air date: 2006-12-26
Billy 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.

E6
Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols
Air date: 2007-01-02
This installment shows what Queens, NY was really like when Nichols roamed the streets.












