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The Real Life Donnie Brasco on Infiltrating the New York Mafia

A 1989 interview with Joseph Pistone, the FBI agent who went undercover as Donnie Brasco. His successful infiltration of the mob led to over 100 convictions. The new Pacino/Depp film is based on his experiences. (REBROADCAST from 1/12/89)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 28, 1997: Review of the film "Donnie Brasco"; Interview with Joseph Pistone; Interview with Al Pacino; Review of John Fahey's album "City of Refuge"; Obituary for…
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Al Pacino Takes on Shakespeare in "Looking for Richard"

Pacino is starring in "Donnie Brasco" with Johnny Depp. Before that, Pacino directed, produced and starred in the experimental film "Looking for Richard," which goes behind the scenes of a production of Shakespeare's Richard the Third. (REBROADCAST from 10/24/96)

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Tony Williams: A Prodigy Who Died Young

We remember jazz drummer Tony Williams, who died of a heart attach Sunday at the age of 51. As a teen prodigy, Williams played with the Miles Davis Quintet, and later drummed with Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane. (REBROADCAST from 5/25/90)

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Infiltrating the New York Mafia

For six years, Joseph Pistone worked undercover for the FBI to investigate the Mafia. His testimony helped convict over one hundred people, including those involved with the Pizza Connection heroin operation. His new memoir is titled Donnie Brasco -- the name he used when working with crime families.

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