Alex A. Alonso
Birthday: Born in 1970-08-19 in The Bronx, New York, USA
Deathday: Alive
Álex A. Alonso Villegas is an American filmmaker, geographer, sociologist, professor, legal consultant, podcast host, and street gang researcher.
TV Credits
Celebrity Crime Files
Character: Self
Diving deep into the heart of black entertainment's most perplexing mysteries, this investigative series exposes the hidden truths and untold stories behind the controversies that have rocked the African-American celebrity world....
Streets of Compton
Character: Self
The history of the city of Compton is spotlighted, featuring interviews with prominent residents and an examination of the impact drugs, gangs and political strife had on its music and culture....
Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
Character: Self
A 360-degree view of the trafficking world from the point-of-view of the traffickers, law enforcement agents and those caught in the crossfire with access only National Geographic can provide....
Gangsters: America's Most Evil
Character: Self
A cinematic documentary series that explores the rise and fall of some of the most nefarious and notorious criminals brought to justice by the United States government. From thugs to lethal beauties, outlaws to kingpins, each episode profiles these gangsters and reveals their sinister motives, transgressions and the circumstances that eventually led to their downfall....
Who Killed Tupac?
Character: Self
A six-hour limited series focusing on the investigation of the death of prolific and influential rapper and actor, Tupac Shakur. Each installment includes aspects from the legendary artist's life as well as follow famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as he conducts a full-scale, intensive investigation into key theories behind his murder....
Anderson Cooper 360°
Character: Self
Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can make up your own mind about the news....
American Gangster
Character: Self
"American Gangster" chronicles the life and times of some of Black America’s most notorious crime figures. The show will explore without glorifying, and investigate without celebrating these criminal-minded men and women. Each episode will blend news footage, photographs and interviews in a compelling, magazine-style format....
Gangland
Character: Self
Gangland was a television series that aired on The History Channel. It usually aired on Thursday evenings although it has been known to arbitrarily change days every so often. Gangland explored the history of some of America's more notorious gangs. It premiered on November 1, 2007 with a special episode about the Aryan Brotherhood. The theme song was performed by Buckshot of the Boot Camp Clik. Reruns currently air on the cable channel Spike....
Movie Credits
Behind the Crime: The Nipsey Hussle Murder
Character: Self - Founder, Street TV
As told by the people involved, and using real footage from the tragic event, we take a deep dive into the murder trial, story, and case of rap icon and street legend Nipsey Hussle....
Burn Motherfucker, Burn!
Character: Self
An in-depth and provocative look at the 1992 Los Angeles riots exploring the roots of civil unrest in California and the relationship between African Americans and LAPD....
Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots
Character: Self
Filmmaker Mark Ford discusses the Los Angeles riots and the impact of rap music on the events....
F.E.D.S.
Character: Self
Documentary that tells the history of hip-hop and rap music by starting at the source: the streets. Filmmakers interview denizens of Harlem and South Central Los Angeles, who know all too well that the musical genre is much more than just a record industry moneymaker; it's poetry that tells the truth about a hard-knocks life. Features performances by undiscovered musicians who can rhyme with the best of rappers....
Ali G, Innit
Character: Self
Ali G travels throughout Britain, interviewing unsuspecting leaders and politicians....
Lords of the Mafia
Character: Self
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Gangsta King: Raymond Lee Washington
Character: Self
Robert Stack hosts this incisive look at Raymond Lee Washington, the founder of the infamous Los Angeles gang the Crips. After the social upheaval of the 1960s, several socially and politically active clubs for young African-Americans sprang up in L.A. Following the dissolution of these groups, Washington created his own group, built on similar ideals; the result was a wave of bloodletting and clashes with rival gangs....