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Quick Info

Rating

5.0/10

Release2006

Seasons3

Episodes26

StatusEnded

Networks

BET

TV Show

American Gangster

5.0

2006

Documentary

Synopsis

"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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