Naples Uncovered: Life in the Mafia’s Shadow

Bloody feuds and streets littered with rubbish have tarnished Naples' perfect image. Crimes of all kinds and trafficking are the hallmarks of the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia, which is the city's main employer. From the creation of small illegal jobs, such as car park attendants who park scooters for a few euros and work as informants for the mafia, to the lucrative waste disposal market, the mafia has managed to exert its influence over the entire Neapolitan economy. Some residents are fighting back, others are learning to live with it. This is the case with the ‘neomoldici’, popular singers who are often just children. The nemoodici can earn up to €100,000 per year singing the praises of the Camorra. In an attempt to reduce the Mafia empire in the city, Naples has set up its own special police force: ‘the Falchi’, the falcons. Equipped with powerful motorcycles, without helmets or uniforms, they race through the labyrinth of the Neapolitan streets. What are their techniques used to infiltrate the clans? Hidden cameras, concealed microphones... discover how they track down entire neighbourhoods to dismantle the cocaine trafficking organised by the mothers of the Neapolitan Mafia. This documentary was produced by Keep Shooting and directed by GUILLAUME MARTIN AND GRÉGOIRE DENIAU. It was first released in 2014. ------- Bear witness to monumental moments in human history, and human's most terrible crimes. Java Witness is home to incredible stories of good and evil, from fascinating stories of old, to chilling documents of heinous murders and modern-day mafias and gangs. From dinosaurs to medieval feasts, ancient wars and battles, through Kings and Queens, World Wars and critical world events, watch some of the best history documentary series, world history specials and more, all for FREE! Hit SUBSCRIBE and enable the bell notifications to know first about all new documentaries on the channel! At least 2 FULL documentaries available to watch FREE online every week! Subscribe to our Discover channel for more documentaries:    / javafilms