What a great documentary covering the beginnings of Las Vegas and the mafia. I just love seeing all the old photos and video of a time long gone. The interviews and footage are wonderfully woven together to tell a great story that does not disappoint. Hats off to the filmmakers. I highly recommend this doc to anyone interested in the birth of Las Vegas and how the mafia shaped it.
The story of organized crime in Las Vegas is an intriguing tale of murder greed and corruption. Learn how the mob built the most dazzling and decadent city in the West before being dismantled by federal prosecutors hell-bent on taking them down. Through newsreels, archival photos and first hand accounts from those who participated, American Mafia: Las Vegas takes you inside the story from the people who know it best.
The story of organized crime in Las Vegas is an intriguing tale of murder greed and corruption. Learn how the mob built the most dazzling and decadent city in the West before being dismantled by federal prosecutors hell-bent on taking them down. Through newsreels, archival photos and first hand accounts from those who participated, American Mafia: Las Vegas takes you inside the story from the people who know it best.