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Show Description
American Gangster premiered on BET on November 28, 2006. American Gangster chronicles the life and times of some of Black America's most notorious crime figures. The show explores without glorifying, and investigates without celebrating these criminal-minded men and women. During each episode, the crimes of infamous Black figures, such as Chaz Williams, Larry Hoover and the D.C. Snipers, will be put in the context of Black history as we see how their actions both reflected and corrupted the values of their community. While exploring the lives of drug dealers, murderers and thieves, each American Gangster episode will have a strong moral dimension. The Black victims of these criminals will be heard. Judgment will be passed, and amoral behavior censured. Each episode will blend news footage, photographs and interviews in a compelling, magazine-style format.
Cast
Character
Actor
Host
Ving Rhames
Episodes
Season 1 (2006-2007)
(6 Episodes In Season 1)
Stanley "Tookie" Williams (Original Air Date 11/28/2006)
"Freeway" Ricky Ross (Original Air Date 12/5/2006)
Leroy "Nicky" Barnes (Original Air Date 12/12/2006)
Troy & Dino Smith (Original Air Date 12/19/2006)
The Chambers Brothers (Original Air Date 12/26/2006)
Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols (Original Air Date 1/2/2007)
Season 2 (2007-2008)
(10 Episodes In Season 2)
Philly Black Mafia (Original Air Date 10/3/2007)
Larry Hoover (Original Air Date 10/10/2007)
Melvin Williams (Original Air Date 10/17/2007)
The D.C. Snipers (Original Air Date 10/24/2007)
Frank Lucas (Original Air Date 10/31/2007)
Felix Mitchell (Original Air Date 11/7/2007)
Jeff Fort And The Blackstone Rangers (Original Air Date 11/14/2007)
American Gangster premiered on BET on November 28, 2006. American Gangster chronicles the life and times of some of Black America's most notorious crime figures. The show explores without glorifying, and investigates without celebrating these criminal-minded men and women. During each episode, the crimes of infamous Black figures, such as Chaz Williams, Larry Hoover and the D.C. Snipers, will be put in the context of Black history as we see how their actions both reflected and corrupted the values of their community. While exploring the lives of drug dealers, murderers and thieves, each American Gangster episode will have a strong moral dimension. The Black victims of these criminals will be heard. Judgment will be passed, and amoral behavior censured. Each episode will blend news footage, photographs and interviews in a compelling, magazine-style format.
