Declassified: Godfathers of Havana (History Channel)

Declassified: Godfathers of Havana (History Channel) Review

In GODFATHERS OF HAVANA step back in time to when Havana was a favorite escape of the moneyed elite and a cash cow for the Mafia. When Fidel Castro came to power in 1958 the Batista government was not the only thing that was kicked out of Cuba. As a result of the Cuban Revolution the American mobsters who had long dominated Havana's sultry nights lost a seemingly unstoppable money machine. In this evocative program find out how the Mafia's hold on Cuba all started in the '20s during Prohibition and how the glitzy Caribbean capital soon became the crossroads of the Mafia-controlled narcotics superhighway and a haven for gangsters who provided high-profile high-life visitors with anything their hearts desired. Featuring extensive interviews with inside sources and historians this expose offers a one-of-a-kind look at pre-Castro Cuba and the formation of a brutal regime of organized crime on America's doorstep.

The History Channel Al Capone Collection : Al Capone Valentine's Day Massacre , Al Capone Biography : True Crime 2 DVD Set

The History Channel Al Capone Collection : Al Capone Valentine's Day Massacre , Al Capone Biography : True Crime 2 DVD Set Review

Set of 2 DVD's : Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre & Al Capone Biography

The History Of International Organized Crime : The History Channel exposes Organized crime in Sicily , Russia , Colombia , China , & India : Box Set - 250 Minutes

The History Of International Organized Crime : The History Channel exposes Organized crime in Sicily , Russia , Colombia , China , & India : Box Set - 250 Minutes Review

This enthralling History Channel production looks at both the origins and current state of organized crime in Sicily, Russia, Colombia, India, and China. The series of five shows is thoroughly researched and beautifully put together, clearly elucidating the complex sociological roots that gave rise to today's cartels. Such fascinating topics as Russian prison tattoos and the ancient Indian Thug cult are discussed along the way. Though the producers don't shy away from pointing out governmental missteps that have inadvertently assisted in the rise of organized crime, the series comes down firmly on the side of law and order, and is careful to show the ruthlessness and brutality of the black market. The only hitches in the series come in the form of quick repetitions of information (that once followed commercial breaks), but these are only occasionally noticeable. Though densely informative, The World History of Organized Crime never becomes dull or dry--indeed, once you start watching it, it's almost impossible to stop