— Society & Power · Lecture + screening · 75 minutes
The Sicilian Mafia: Cosa Nostra
Power, fear and loyalty behind one of the world's most influential crime organisations
The story of the Sicilian Mafia is not only one of organized crime. It is a story about power, politics, loyalty and the rule of law.
Through the history of Sicily, from foreign conquest to modern Italy, Itai Anghel explores the origins of Cosa Nostra, its codes of honor and its transformation into one of the world's most influential criminal organizations. The lecture follows the rise of the Corleonesi clan, the Mafia's expansion to the United States and the real events that inspired The Godfather and other iconic films.
Special attention is given to the courageous judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, whose fight against the Mafia changed Italy forever and ultimately cost them their lives.
The lecture concludes with a screening of Anghel's award-winning documentary Men of Honor: The War Against the Sicilian Mafia.