History2 premieres on Wednesday (1/14) at 8:10 PM the miniseries American Godfathers: The Five Families, produced and narrated by Michael Imperioli. It explores the rise, peak, and fall of New York’s mafia families.
History2 launches this Emmy winner Michael Imperioli production (The Sopranos). It uncovers the origins of the Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese families.
For over 50 years, they ruled U.S. organized crime. Activities spanned bootlegging, drug trafficking, extortion, and gambling. The series draws from the bestseller Five Families by Selwyn Raab.
Story of the Five Families
The narrative spans 20th-century New York. It starts with Sicilian roots and ends in decline. Key figures include “Lucky” Luciano, Joey “Crazy Joe” Gallo, and John Gotti.
Archival footage, mob bosses’ audio, reenactments, and exclusive interviews inform viewers. Experts, historians, FBI agents, and former members detail the century’s most powerful mafia.
You can get a little enchanted by the myth of this world, but the truth is they committed terrible acts of violence for many years and people suffered and died in horrible ways. It’s important not to lose sight of that reality.
Michael Imperioli stresses the raw violence beyond glamour. Testimonies feature Rita Gigante, daughter of Vincent Gigante; Michael Franzese, ex-Colombo; and historians like Sami Jarroush.
Episode Synopses
Death of the Old Rules (1/14)
The series traces mafia from Prohibition to the 1950s golden era. Public violence, drugs, and hearings erode the mob’s code of honor.
Rise of New Capos (1/21)
Tensions rise between traditional bosses and U.S.-born gangsters. Youngsters defy rules for power, wealth, and revenge.
The Last Gift (1/28)
Law enforcement cracks down. Families innovate to stay afloat and evade jail, with some risking it all for dominance.
Rating: 14+.
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