America in Color

S02E03 Organized Crime

Set in the 1920s, America experiences a surge in both prosperity and a sinister criminal underbelly. This era witnesses the emergence of organized crime, characterized by its cunning and ruthless figures. Over the following four decades, infamous mobsters such as Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, and Frank Costello forge expansive empires through bootlegging, illicit gambling, and corrupt political connections. Experience the tumultuous saga of organized crime’s rise and eventual decline, brought to life in vibrant color through newly restored archival footage and previously unseen home movies.