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Mafia - The History of the Mob in America (2001)

Starring: Collector's Choice Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Collector's Choice
  • Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: A&E Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: April 24, 2001
  • Run Time: 250 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005AA9C
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,877 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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This collection of documentaries produced by A&E presents a broad overview of organized crime in America, beginning with immigrants who formed gangs soon after arriving in the late 19th century. The focus is on Italian-American gangsters, though there are mentions of Irish and Jewish gangs, which at various times cooperated with or competed against the Mafia, and one program in the collection presents interesting skeins of conjecture while seeking to document links between the Mob and the Kennedy political dynasty. The documentaries use vintage newsreel footage as well as clips of Hollywood versions of gang life to illustrate the narration provided by Bill Kurtis. Assorted mob experts appear on camera, and though much of the material they present is entertaining, it's hard to say how credible much of it is. A flamboyant "Mob historian," William Balsamo, speaks Brooklynese from behind sunglasses, and at times his scholarly insights could almost pass for the wisecracking Senate testimony of Willi Cicci in Godfather: Part II. Despite some sensationalistic excess, these programs do tell the generally accepted story of how organized crime boomed during Prohibition, infiltrated labor unions, and eventually found a gold mine in Las Vegas following World War II. --Robert J. McNamara


Product Description

Organized crime in twentieth century America is largely the story of the Mafia.
Genre: Documentary
Rating: NR
Release Date: 24-APR-2001
Media Type: DVD

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Collection of Mafia History DVDs, August 7, 2002
By "socalireader" (Sylmar, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This is definitely a collection worth having. The information is presented in a clear manner and well narrated. A must have for all Mafia buffs.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for all Mafia lovers..., October 28, 2003
This is a terrific DVD to have and watch if you would like to be informative on the Mafia's history. This DVd set will explain everything about movies such as The Godfather that might be confusing, as well as Mafia life in general. Buy this to learn more, but if you are uninterested in the Mafia, it probably isn't such a good idea to get.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, well organized and entertaining, July 16, 2006
By M. P. Wright (HOUSTON, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This A&E documentary is informative, well organized and entertaining. The section on disc 1 about Joe Kennedy's mob connections from running illegal booze during prohibition and the well documented theory of mafia involvement in the JFK assassination is worth the price of admission. Highly recommended!
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