USA — Gangs

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Crips and Bloods — Made in America DVD

This documentary charts the history of the deadly feud between two of Los Angeles' most notorious gangs — The Crips and The Bloods. Tracing the history of gang society in the city, this film goes on to examine the four decade-old feud itself, along with the heirarchy of the gangs, the territoriality and the strict codes of conduct members must not break. Using interviews with members past and present, the film highlights the devastating social issues that have arisen as a result of the feud, and asks if there is any hope for future generations of African-Americans in the city. It finds promising solutions in the neighborhoods themselves.
  • Presented by: Forest Whitaker
  • Directed by: Stacy Peralta 
  • Running time: 77 minutes (main feature) 
  • Widescreen
  • Extras: Making of; Interviews; Conditioning; The Penal System; Fatherhood; Shame, Self-Hatred and Violence; Gangasta Rap; Slavery
  • Subtitle options: none
    • 0060922915

    Do or Die

    For the first time, members of America’s most notorious teenage gangs — the Crips and Bloods — speak for themselves. Tales of gang culture, deprivation and the sickening violence. Great for students writing papers. Sections can be read in class. (277 pages)
    0330331736

    Monster

    An immensely vivid account of the Los Angeles street gang life. This is the story of Monster Kody Scott from his initiation into the Eight Trays set of the Crips as an eleven-year-old “homeboy” to his present prison life in San Quentin, having finally rejected gangsterism. Today, as Sanyika Shakur, he is a militant spokesman of “the New Afrikan” movement. (383 pages)
    Level: B.
    AV9830

    Outlaw Bikers (2 discs) DVD

    All five episodes of the semi-dramatised documentary series looking into the history and culture of America's motorcycle gangs. Post-war America saw the rise of many biker gangs. Disgruntled vets who didn’t fit into normal society got on their bikes, forming brotherhoods of men who called themselves “1%ers” – guys who refused to fit in with 99% of the world. They go by many names – The Mongols, The Warlocks, The Outlaws, The Bandidos. Each proud to wear the three-piece patch with their gang name, symbol and territory. Each fighting for dominance in their chosen state – because there’s more at stake than just pride. Theft, drug-dealing, gun-running, racketeering, prostitution, murder. The stakes are high. Now the bikers themselves step up to reveal the inner workings of their deadly lifestyle; the undercover cops reveal the lengths they had to go to in order to break the gangs; and ex-gang members, still in fear for their lives, speak out about the life of the Outlaw Bikers.

    • Starring: Ryan Boyko, Talia Russo, Rick Cordeiro, John Stark, Gary Biggar, Scott Hilton, Edward Winterhalder, Joel Lacoursiere, Craig Cyr
    • Running time: 250 minutes
    • Extra: Outlaw Biker Women (about the all-woman gang Leather & Lace)
    • Subtitle options: none