The Magistrate vs. The Mob
Synopsis
The 'Ndrangheta mafia syndicate, based in Calabria, generates an estimated 80 billion dollars a year through its global criminal operations.
Synopsis
In the Calabrian province of Vibo Valentia, Sarah Scappatura visits her son Mateo's grave, a victim of a mafia bombing four years prior. The attack, linked to the Mancuso family, reflects the violent legacy of the 'Ndrangheta, a mafia syndicate that has built a global empire worth $80 billion annually. As Italian authorities arrest hundreds in an effort to dismantle this criminal organization, one prosecutor risks his life to lead the charge against the mob's iron grip on the region.
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Why Watch
- Follow a magistrate risking his life against the mafia.
- See the personal tragedy of a family affected by mafia violence.
- Find out how the Italian state is fighting back against crime.
Did You Know
- The indrangata mafia syndicate generates 80 billion dollars a year.
- Mateo, the son of Sarah and Francesco, was killed four years ago.
- The bomb that killed Mateo was planted by a neighbor from a mafia family.
- The violence stemmed from a 30-year dispute over land.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated worth of the global criminal empire built by the 'ndrangata?
The 'ndrangata has built a global criminal empire worth 80 billion dollars a year.
What happened to Mateo, the son of Sarah Scapula and Francesco?
Mateo was killed by a bomb planted in the family car four years ago.
Who was responsible for the bomb that killed Mateo?
The bomb was the work of their neighbor, a member of the powerful Calabrian mafia family, the Mancusos.
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