| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 60 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Credits |
Directed by Chris Valentini. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Chip Bolcik ; commentators, Jonathan Eig, Deirdre Capone, Thomas Reppetto, Vince Gilligan. |
| Summary |
Was Al Capone the quintessential self-made American man, a ruthless killer, or both? From his early days rising through the ranks of New York's gangs, to his slow demise in the aftermath of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, this film chronicles the complicated life of one of America's favorite mob bosses. Capone was not only a bootlegger, killer, and gangster, but also a popular public figure who opened one of the nation's first soup kitchens, and was a devoted patron and guardian of jazz, giving African American musicians opportunities that they would otherwise never have had. More than 80 years have passed since the height of Capone's power, yet his impact is still felt today. Al Capone: Icon examines Capone's personal history and lasting legacy and unveils his unexpected connections to modern-day organized crime, law enforcement, popular culture from movies to rap music, and even everyday life in Chicago. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Capone, Al, 1899-1947.
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Gangsters -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography.
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Criminals -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography.
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Organized crime -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
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| Genre |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Flynn, Jodi, producer.
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Montgomery, Brent, producer.
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Bolcik, Chip, narrator.
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Eig, Jonathan, commentator.
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Capone, Deirdre Marie, commentator.
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Reppetto, Thomas A., commentator.
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Gilligan, Vince, commentator.
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hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT11387673 |
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