Directed by Raïssa Botterman, the documentary miniseries Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia delves into the world of American organized crime. Through testimonials, archives, and reenactments, this American production revisits the bloody clash between the clans of John Stanfa and Joey Merlino, prominent figures in the Philadelphia mafia in the 1990s. The series will be broadcast on Netflix.
Following the rising tensions between these two factions, the series explores how the city of Philadelphia found itself at the heart of a veritable turf war. Through intersecting narratives, it sheds light on the codes of loyalty, power and vengeance specific to the Mafia universe.
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Inspired by true events, this documentary mini-series traces the clan war between John Stanfa and Joey Merlino in Philadelphia in the 90s. A story punctuated by power struggles, violence and fragile alliances within the Cosa Nostra.
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia
Mini-documentary series | 2025 | 43 min
Released on Netflix October 22, 2025
Original title : Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia
Nationality : United States
This production is aimed at fans of true crime and authentic criminal stories. In the vein of Fear City and How to Become a Mob Boss, it deciphers the mechanisms of an illegal empire undermined by rivalry and betrayal. See also: Pêche interdite, another Netflix documentary devoted to the inner workings of organized crime.
A blend of rare archive footage and eyewitness accounts, Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia takes an in-depth look at a dark period in American criminal history. It sheds light on the links between Mafia families and the city, against a backdrop of violence and power.
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