by Rose of Sharon Winter
synopsis
This video is one volume in a series that chronicles the history and activities of organized crime in America. Mob presence in the political and business infrastructures of cities like New York and Chicago gave the Mafia the power base needed to run illicit activities, such as gambling and bootlegging. A phenomenon of the modern era of Mafia business is its infiltration into legitimate commerce, as a cover for illegal activities. The video looks at some of these practices and government measures to stop them.
characteristics
- Chronicle
- Underworld
- Witness
- Yakuza
- Mafia
- Mob
- Eyewitness
- Gang
- Interview
- Cop
- Surveillance
- Organized-crime
