American Gangster

American Gangster is a BET documentary television series that produces biographies on some of black America's most powerful gangsters, from Nicky Barnes to the D.C. Snipers. The show presents portraits of these famed United States criminals without glorifying or celebrating them. While their crimes range from racketeering to drug dealing to armed robbery, all these offenders earned reputations for brutal effectiveness in the world of outlaws. Each biography is narrated by Ving Rhames, the actor known for his memorable roles in Pulp Fiction, Dawn of the Dead, and the Mission: Impossible series. Crime lords to receive American Gangster biographies so far include Mutulu Shakur, Ricky Ross, and Frank Lucas, who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the feature film American Gangster. American Gangster began in 2006, and has since been purchased for syndication by A&E Networks. These biographies are honest portrayals of some of America's greatest criminal masterminds, and they seek to explore the lives of these dangerous criminals without embellishment. MORE