Crime
The Brazil Affair
1 x 66′ HD
When a New York ad executive is sabotaged, he uproots his wife and four daughters to Brazil for a daring new venture. But when his business partner is exposed as a Mafia-linked conman, the family must outwit betrayal, corruption, and danger to make a harrowing escape. A thrilling family saga of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds that turn adversity into adventure.
The History of Chicago’s Most Violent Roadways
2 x 30′ HD
A gripping two-part documentary uncovering the history of Chicago’s most notorious streets and expressways. Through the lens of an Emmy-winning Chicago journalist, it reveals how deindustrialization, Prohibition, gangs, and neighborhood struggles shaped the asphalt arteries of America’s Second City.
The History of the Most Violent Neighborhoods in Chicago
5 x 50′, HD
Chicago has 77 neighborhoods, some peaceful and others in constant conflict. The series explores the city’s history from the 1800s to today, highlighting the nationalities that settled in these areas and the major corporations that helped build them into thriving communities.
In the Line of Duty
7 x 60′, HD
A gutsy and often raw account of what it is like to be a cop in Chicago. Vic Maggio has spent nearly a decade covering the Chicago Police Department as a credentialed reporter. Through his access and bodycam footage, you will see the inside stories of the city’s extreme violence along with the good and bad cops’ responses, and how the failing policies have led to an out-of-control crime wave.
The New Chicago Mob
6 x 60′, HD
An epic documentary series revealing the untold story and historical timeline of the rise and fall of the Chicago outfit. The mob bosses’ involvement in the rackets and corruption along with the sheer brutality of killing their own are highlighted. How did their power diminish, who took their rackets away and who is the Chicago mob today?