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BET: AMERICAN GANGSTER

DVD Review

BET: AMERICAN GANGSTER
 
Narrated By Ving Rhames
"American Gangster" 

By Tonisha Johnson

 

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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