Mobsters have undeniably left an infamous mark on American culture. Depicted in numerous films and television shows, interest in the violent and secretive Mafia families has not wavered. Now, a new ...

In this Kings and Generals animated documentary, we trace the history of the American Mafia—from its roots in New York’s Five Points to its rise to power during the Prohibition era. Meet infamous ...

Jackie Stanley, whose tenacity and devotion to her family inspired public media audiences for decades in FRONTLINE’s “Two American Families” documentary series, died on June 3, 2025, at the age of 70.

The documentary series “American Experience” begins an abbreviated schedule this week. A victim of the federal funding take-back, it has suspended production and laid off its staff. By Mike Hale The ...