American Gangster

This documentary series profiles some of the most infamous crime figures in black America, using archival footage, photographs and interviews with people familiar with the cases -- police officials, defense attorneys and former associates of the criminal in question. Profiles include Crips co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams, crack king "Freeway" Ricky Ross, heroin kingpin Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, and cop killer Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols. …  MORE