The Black Hand (2023): S01E02

Introduction Anthony LaPaglia explores an Australian Italian community’s struggle against hard times, extreme politics, looming war and the mafia in their midst. Outline Anthony LaPaglia explores some of the Black Hand’s most cruel crimes as D’Agostino and the gang he leads assert dominance over the Italians of North Queensland. Global events conspire to make life…

Andrew Marshall

21/08/2023

1–2 minutes

Military Documentary, World War One, World War Two

Introduction

Anthony LaPaglia explores an Australian Italian community’s struggle against hard times, extreme politics, looming war and the mafia in their midst.

Outline

Anthony LaPaglia explores some of the Black Hand’s most cruel crimes as D’Agostino and the gang he leads assert dominance over the Italians of North Queensland. Global events conspire to make life even more difficult for the migrant population.

The Black Hand Series

You can find a full index and overview of The Black Hand here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: June 2023.
Running time: 57 minutes.
Rating: MA.
Country: Australia.
Language: English.