Gangland - Season 2 - Eps 12: From Girl to Gangster
They are some of the most overlooked criminals in our country and among the most dangerous: They're girls in gangs. Their reasons for a life of crime may be different but like their male counterparts, these women crave respect and money. In Compton, California these women rule the streets and their crimes range from transporting drugs to murder. Of the approximately 800-thousand gang bangers in the United States, an estimated seventy thousand are female. In Los Angeles alone, there are some five thousand. There are many reasons why these women turn to gang life. Many come from broken homes and are looking for support. Gangland takes you inside the twisted world of female gang members.
About Gangland
Title: Gangland
First Air Date: 2007-11-01
Last Air Date: 2010-09-24
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.1/10 (from 12 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 8
Total Episodes: 87
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
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.
