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From Al Capone's early days rising through the ranks of New York's gangs, to his slow demise after 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 that opened one of the nation's first soup kitchens. He was a devoted patron of jazz, helping African American musicians to launch their careers. This film examines Capone's personal history and lasting legacy and unveils his unexpected connections to modern-day organized crime, law enforcement, pop culture, and everyday life in Chicago.

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54 min 56 sec

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[2014], c2014

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