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Playing for the Mob recounts the point-shaving scandal at Boston College during the 1978-79 basketball season. The documentary focuses on mobster Henry Hill's role in orchestrating the scheme, as portrayed by Ray Liotta in Goodfellas. It features firsthand testimonies from players, federal investigators, and fixers, revealing the web of greed and betrayal in college basketball.
The film draws parallels to Goodfellas, emphasizing that in a world where money is a major factor, trust becomes scarce. It provides insights into the consequences of corruption in sports, illustrating the lengths individuals will go for financial gain.
Why Watch
- •See how Henry Hill influenced Boston College basketball.
- •Find out about the 1978-79 point-shaving scandal.
- •Meet the players who were part of the corruption.
Did You Know
•The scandal involved Boston College basketball during the 1978-79 season.
•Henry Hill, a mobster, orchestrated the point-shaving scheme.
•Ray Liotta portrayed Henry Hill in the film Goodfellas.
•The documentary features testimonies from players and federal investigators.
Perfect For
College basketball fansTrue crime enthusiastsOrganized crime history