America's First Drug Cartel

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Richard welcomes outlaw filmmaker, writer, former convict, Seth Ferranti to discuss his new documentary series, Dope Men, which chronicles the rise of America's first drug cartel beginning in the 1920s.

GUEST: Seth Ferranti is an author, writer/director and known as the King of True Crime. Seth is the writer/producer of the Netflix hit documentary, White Boy. His studio Outlaw Films, has just released two features Dope Men and Night Life on Amazon through Indie Rights. With several more in post production including the highly anticipated Psychedelic Revolution series. Despite being in prison or on probation for 28 of the last 31 years for nonviolent LSD/Cannabis offenses, Ferranti is putting out riveting and engaging content that draws on all his resources and access in the outlaw and convict worlds he once immersed himself in. Ferranti is known for his uncompromising vision and commitment to telling the stories of the marginalized and disenfranchised. He is one of the most exciting voices in independent filmmaking today.

WEBSITE:

https://www.gorillaconvict.com

BOOKS:

American Gangster

Crack, Rap, and Murder

Criminal Escapades

Gorilla Convict: The Prison Writings of Seth Ferranti

Prison Basketball

Prison Stories

Street Legends Vol. 1

Street Legends Vol. 2

Thug Life: The True Story of Hip Hop and Crime

Films:

Night Life

Dope Men