The Mafia Are Exacerbating Racial Tensions in Southern Italy (2010)
The Man Hunt (2010): Economic and racial problems are proving a dangerous combination in Calabria. For similar stories, see: Immigrants Murdered Under Mafia Silence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNrx7q_3afo Italy s Tough Anti-Immigration Stance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBEOcDuZX4s Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/4729 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures The recent riots between Africans and locals in the Calabrian town of Rosarno have sparked nationwide outrage. Whilst some blame racism, the appalling exploitation of migrant workers and a mafia wage levy are likelier causes. One of the townspeople points at the destruction left in the wake of the riots. "They are beasts. We have always helped them ... we do not want them here any more." Whilst the rest of Italy is quick to brand the locals as racists, the migrants growing frustration with their low pay and poor living conditions is the actual source of discontent. To make matters worse, workers must hand in up to a quarter of their earnings to the local mafia head. Journalist Domenico Mammola also blames the lingering economic crisis: "A huge problem is the dismal economic situation. For this reason you can no longer pay people properly." With the Mafia exploiting the situation to its advantage, it is unlikely to improve; nor is Rosarno to remain an isolated case. ORF – Ref. 4729 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.
