World History of Organized Crime

Synopsis of World History of Organized Crime

«World History of Organized Crime» is the documentary series by Scott Alexander (2002) released by A&E Home Video on DVD, with two discs in English.

Documentary series examining the history of organized crime worldwide, from the Sicilian mafia to the Colombian cartels, with stops in Russia, China and India. Through expert testimonies, archival footage and re-enactments, it shows how these organizations are structured, what their methods are and the impact they have had on the economy, politics and society throughout the 20th century.

Import DVD edition: two discs, total runtime of 250 minutes, 1.33:1 picture, NTSC format and region 1. Produced by The History Channel.

For those interested in 20th-century history, criminology and crime journalism, with a documentary and investigative approach.