
Release Year:
2025
Category:
tvMiniSeries
Genre:
Documentary
Everyone knows Meyer Lansky, the Jewish gangster who instilled fear during Prohibition-era America, yet few know his significant contributions to Zionism and Israel's founding. This three-part documentary series explores Lansky's dramatic escape to Israel, revealing his secret involvement, alongside fellow Jewish gangsters, in raising funds and procuring arms for Israel. It uncovers the dark history of Jewish organized crime, challenging perceptions of morality, Zionism, and heroism.