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Roberto Saviano

Lawrence Pollard conducts a rare and compelling interview with journalist and author of Gomorrah, Roberto Saviano. After infiltrating and exposing the inner workings of the Naples mafia, the Camorra, Saviano now lives in hiding.

Presenter:: Lawrence Pollard

Transmitted:: 20/01/2009

Genre:: Books

Related Links:: - Roberto Saviano's official website
- Review of Saviano's book Gomorrah in the Guardian
- Feature on Saviano in the Independent
- Gomorrah - Official Movie website
- Film review of Gomorrah in the Times

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