American Gangster

Season 1

2006 · 6 episodes

Episodes

1. 

   1. Stanley Tookie Williams

   28 Nov 2006

   He was a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he worked with troubled youth and he co-founded one of the most infamous gangs that continues to terrorize the Black community nationwide. His life is documented in this installment.

2. 

   2. 'Freeway Ricky' Ross

   5 Dec 2006

   This installment chronicles Ross' rise and fall in narcotics distribution and his unusual connection to the Reagan-era CIA/Iran-Contras controversy.

3. 

   3. Leroy Nicky Barnes

   12 Dec 2006

   This installment chronicles Barnes' life addiction to heroine beginning in the 1950s. He is now known as the most notorious snitch in history.

4. 

   4. Troy & Dino Smith

   19 Dec 2006

   This installment explores the Smiths' rise from teen criminals to masterminds of some of Bay Area's most cunning crimes.

5. 

   5. The Chambers Brothers

   26 Dec 2006

   Billy Joe, Larry, Willie and Otis Chambers are some of the most notorious drug lords in America. This installment chronicles their high points and their fall in 1988 because Larry videotaped the drug deals, and the tapes were found.

6. 

   6. Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols

   2 Jan 2007

   This installment shows what Queens, NY was really like when Nichols roamed the streets.