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Following the lives of
America's notorious street hustlers BETs
American Gangster comes to DVD.
Narrated by Ving
Rhames, the acclaimed series follows 10
drug and crime Lords of the '60s and
'70s: Stanley "Tookie" Williams,
"Freeway" Ricky Ross, Leroy "Nicky"
Barnes, Troy & Dino Smith, The Chambers
Brothers, Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols.
What is incredible
about the American Gangster Docu-series
is unlike the audacity of American
Gangster, the film, hitting theatres
November 2nd, BETs series shows a
complete view of not only the crimes
committed by its subject matter but the
business mentality that consumed a few
of them.
Carefully dissecting
each story, BET presents the chilling
stories excellently narrated by Ving
Rhames (Baby Boy) increasing awareness
of African American history; although
illegal and at most times flamboyant and
negative it is however a point in time
necessary to be told.
The DVD includes:
Exclusive
Interview with Travon Williams, son of
Stanley "Tookie" Williams
Extended
Interviews
Season Two
Sneak Peak
For a more detailed
and insightful look BETs American
Gangster has it locked.
Street Date:
October 23rd, 2007
Price:
$26.99 US/ $32.99 Canada
Runtime:
246 Minutes
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