Island of Sicily: The People vs The Mafia | Full Episode

Island of Sicily: The People vs The Mafia | Full Episode | TRACKS

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Alex tours northern Sicily, revealing a different side to this ancient island. She visits a palace in Palermo, samples the street food and meets a group of locals determined to change the mafia's influence over island life.
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@mimmiblu6138 2 жыл бұрын

As an Italian I remember perfecrtly what I was doing when I heard Falcone had been brutally killed. It was a moment of epiphany: now it was my turn to fight mafia whenever I encountered it. "Their ideas walk on our legs" was what we kept telling one another and things have actually got slightly better since then.

@whitelion1111 2 жыл бұрын

I was in Italy in the summer of 1992 , I remember watching the news on the murders, Falcone and Borselini

@robaire.b 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful island but lamentably it is strewn with vast quantities of garbage which lines many of the roads, verges, tunnels and countryside. Everywhere you drive you see bin bags and discarded waste which people presumably dump along the roads or in various spots around the towns and cities. There is plastic everywhere - It is time the Italian government tackled this terrible problem and impose fines for not disposing of household refuse properly. Many tourists must be put off visiting and recommending Sicily to others. Tourism is an important part of the economy. It is heartbreaking to see this and depressing

@marnienorris 2 жыл бұрын

NYC is gross with trash too

@Sezfluffy Жыл бұрын

E vero

@enricomariabarra3261 4 жыл бұрын

Bellissimo video, I really liked this short documentary about sicily BUT as a Sicilian I have to admit that there is SO much more outside the main actractions, such as Palermo, Siracusa, Catania etc.. I will suggest if you visit SICILIA to discovery the west side of the island, to the Trapani province to be precise. Where you can visit the beautiful towns, islands and beaches, Such ERICE town, the isole Eolie, riserva naturale dello zingaro And many other attractions.

@majidwahid7793 4 жыл бұрын

How is messina? I'm thinking of studying in Italy and I want to know a little bit about each area. Thanks in advance

@pasqualeventura945 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct, I am a polermitano but have many relatives from trapani and I can tell you Provincia di Trapani is very special !

@Buttercup697 3 жыл бұрын

so where else to go?

@Buttercup697 3 жыл бұрын

@@pasqualeventura945 what makes it special?... what is there to see, eat and do? Grazie!

@pasqualeventura945 3 жыл бұрын

Funny that you should ask at this time because I just spent last evening with my two friends who are from Provincia di Trapani ! The wife is from Partanna and the husband is from Santa Ninfa, two beautiful people and we were talking about this very subject. Bear in mind, that the following comments are my opinion only and you know what they say about opinions ! First of all, I just feel very much at home there and I just get the feeling that I was there at another time in history. The people there are very warm and open to me and that in itself is priceless. I don’t know if you are Sicilian/Of Sicilian heritage but if you are you will understand the meaning of those kind of emotions ! Then there is the beauty of the land, which to me is absolutely breathtaking in itself . The beaches are wonderful e.g. San Vito Lo Capo, the food and wine and the ambiance unmatched in my opinion. Erice and it’s Norman Castle give you a view below that is magnificent unlike anything I have ever seen. The cities of Marsala, Mazzara del Vallo,Trapani, Castel Vitrano, just to mention a few have charm and historic significance that is priceless ! I could go on and on but I don’ want to bore you but if there is anything else I can help you with, I most certainly would be glad to do so. I just renewed my Italian Passport and if I had it at this moment I think I would buy a plane ticket and go there right now. Is there a particular reason why you are interested in Western Sicily ? Please stay in touch with me, I would like to get to know you ! Pasquale

@pathfinderwellcare 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent documentary. i really appreciate all the research and work that went into this. 🙏🏽🌞💗

@cindymaceda2999 6 ай бұрын

Alex, your reactions to seeing places and trying out strange food are so human & sincere. 😂

@spacetimewarp2148 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ms.alex , that was wonderful!

@daevyd100 3 жыл бұрын

This channel has amazing content!!!

@pancrazioaquilina7029 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video i visit siccly for the first time and was surprised with its beauty thanks

@josedess8823 2 жыл бұрын

Italy a land of exceptional beautiful 😍 scenery and culture thanks 🙏 a lot for this fantastic video.

@carama3590 2 жыл бұрын

Che video incredibile. Posto assolutamente bellissimo in cui risiedere. Grazie per aver portato luce nell'oscurità che la mafia continua a riversare su questa povera gente. Alcune persone sentono di non avere via d'uscita semplicemente non possono permettersi di andarsene.

@anniemac4637 2 жыл бұрын

I've visited Palermo such a lovely place to visit..

@richardc488 3 жыл бұрын

Sicily was a wonderful island, just great!

@simonefaraone5305 4 жыл бұрын

Sicily, one of the most beautiful island in the world!

@kennethlalla1779 3 жыл бұрын

Tobago, one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean.

@tarcal87 4 жыл бұрын

She walks and eats till the 10 minute mark, mafia is mentioned only after that; you're welcome

@virgil291 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...

@MareanticoShabbyApartment 4 жыл бұрын

La mia splendida Isola ❤️

@thehumandominoeffectgame7671 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. When was it filmed?

@francomamazza4852 2 жыл бұрын

Bellezza Unica 🏖️🍊🍋🍇🍧🍨🏺💐🇮🇹

@HayabusaOrlando 2 жыл бұрын

All of my ancestors are Sicilian. One day I’ll buy a little place there with a view of the water.

@cindymaceda2999 6 ай бұрын

Or apply for one of those free houses in Gangi !😂

@pathfinderwellcare 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to visit one day and see where my grandparents lived. 💕

@merimabb Жыл бұрын

My favorite place 😊

@marijanabilic9246 3 жыл бұрын

🌴💙🌴...Alex - thank you

@JamesAHollandMusic 2 жыл бұрын

She forgot to mention that Palermo has a gallery of mummified bodies as well. It’s actually more famous as the one in Gangi. Not sure how that was missed by the producers.

@cindymaceda2999 6 ай бұрын

But we are not planning to see any mummies in Sicily, thank you very much !!

@venusreena2532 2 жыл бұрын

such a good Sicily vid

@sharkamov 2 жыл бұрын

I miss Catania and the adjacent and unique town of Castel Mola! . . . . Bella Italia! 🇮🇹💓🇳🇴

@chris.asi_romeo 4 жыл бұрын

Sicily such a wonderful place 😍😍😍. Hope yo visit someday.

@cindymaceda2999 6 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to try a lung, tongue and spleen sandwich! 😂 This is the third travelogue on Sicily I am viewing today and they keep featuring this delicacy.

@fredricful 2 жыл бұрын

Kann mann da liksom starte 1 ja må vere 1 seriøst firma i ett skatte paradis og så starte bygging i Italia vordann vill det funke så får mann ut noe skatte paradis firma? Og må vere seriøs bisniss og rive og bygge nytt?

@davidfrehlini968 2 жыл бұрын

Corleone Sicilia. Casa della Miu Catanannu. Citta della Palermo. Mia bedda Casa pri sempri.

@fredricful 2 жыл бұрын

Hvemm leverer byggematerialer og verktøy til byene så Di ja faktiskt på ekte får pusset opp sine bygg?

@marionazar5043 4 жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

@yvettemasters258 2 жыл бұрын

I so MISS MY MOM

@fredricful 2 жыл бұрын

Va er litersprisen på esel melk i Norge vist du produserer esel og esel melk i Norge på fra flyttede bondegårder? Kjøper gamle bondegårder? I norge og så starter esel kjøtt og melke produksjon i Norge til mat?

@fredricful 2 жыл бұрын

Kann mann selge esel til norske bondegårder og produsere esel melk i Norge og esel kjøtt hadde det vert noe bisniss?

@MrDusty1978 3 жыл бұрын

i want to go

@artlover7638 3 жыл бұрын

Sensational Sicily!

@josephfazio7648 4 жыл бұрын

I 💛 Sicilia!!

@whitelion1111 2 жыл бұрын

It was a diabolical murder, I remember watching the news in Italy when this happened.

@ediapaff8858 4 жыл бұрын

it doesn't gave Alex in the title :(

@golgumbazguide...4113 2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@khaledk8277 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve met ppl from this Island in USA.. nice ppl

@cindymaceda2999 6 ай бұрын

Sicily gave America “The Godfather” 1, 2, & 3; Robert di Niro; Al Pacino; Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese . . .😊

@user-qj8wx3lb8g 4 ай бұрын

@@cindymaceda2999. Miei Bisnonni, Ernesto e Adalina Frehlini nasciru in Corleone. Puderanu Ripusari in Paci. Diu Benedica. Cu l'amuri da un fieru Sicilianu. E Diu Benedica Sicilia e Italia.

@smithk6977 3 жыл бұрын

👍👏👏❤️

@big_dro1713 3 жыл бұрын

I'm rooting for The People

@cintiaspataro3205 3 жыл бұрын

Dove si trova questo latte?

@glassdoor3075 4 жыл бұрын

I've been to Italy a couple of times but never been to Sicily... is it safe for tourist?

@italiaclassics9014 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Rome or Milan are for example more dangerous than Sicily in term of murders, tourist scam, etc.

@nicojs1182 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely Milan (especially by the Central station). As any huge city, you will have to be on your guard, be it in Rome, Milan or Palermo. Common sense should prevail.

@worldcitizeng6507 3 жыл бұрын

@@italiaclassics9014 police were everywhere in Roma, so i felt safe to walked around at night from the Central Station to the fountain Travi area

@jacquelinewesson1202 3 жыл бұрын

It’s wonderful, very safe and friendly, the people are lovely, the countryside is spectacular, with some lovely towns and beaches, and the food is so good, amazing produce

@eunanavesani6074 3 жыл бұрын

Safer than leeds, newcastle or some american city like detroit

@cintiaspataro3205 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen them all over balaro

@fern6114 Жыл бұрын

What is very important for siciliano and Italians is the most of it are normal people who love there country and there island, you have to go there and vistit, smell and lesson to them,mafia can only be beaten by them selves

@pinoyclasico8932 2 жыл бұрын

She looks just like her grandma.

@RKlasanov 3 жыл бұрын

Classy lady...

@kuchojoe500 Жыл бұрын

Italy is vrey beautiful and love Italy, just the the sad part is that italy is full of Maria's not only in the southern past but even in Milan and bregamo

@cintiaspataro3205 3 жыл бұрын

What happens to those who don't pay il pizzo?

@fredricful 2 жыл бұрын

Esel melk meieri? Esel melk ost? Esel kjøtt? Laget i Norge?

@omaronnyoutube 3 жыл бұрын

38:39 That colourful cart reminded me of those Indian carts and Romani (Gypsy) caravans. Anyway, it's a beautiful cart.

@jaimedavis439 Жыл бұрын

im not sure a stand like that would have worked for citizens & business ppl in new york or chicago. i could be wrong, of course. i just think there would be a surge of accidental deaths. ive got to admit, part of me is surprised to hear that didnt happen to the ppl in Sicily. good for them

@tanomigliore1976 3 жыл бұрын

Finalmente qualcuno che la descrive per quello che e" non per per quello che la macchiano.

@Romano4069 3 жыл бұрын

La Sicilia é un posto dove la mafia controlla ogni cosa,la mafia é nel DNA dei siciliani.

@tanomigliore1976 3 жыл бұрын

@@Romano4069 ovviamente non ci sei mai stato o non conosci un siciliano,altrimenti non dimostreresti la tua ignoranza con un commento da senza palle.

@Romano4069 3 жыл бұрын

@@tanomigliore1976 no senza palle sei tu , visto che non riesci ad ammettere l'evidenza,

@stevenlester2606 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the earthquakes which hit Italy did to the areas she visited. Guess we'll never know.

@bbmcgee33 3 жыл бұрын

Which earthquakes?

@MrMaximino92 3 жыл бұрын

Is it ignorance or drugs that made you vomit that statement?

@stevenlester2606 3 жыл бұрын

If not the earthquakes, then at least the volcano. Right? I'm sure that something had to have been destroyed. I like destruction. Don't you?

@lisacatherineoblsb 11 ай бұрын

As a woman in my wheelchair , electric, how accessible would say Sicily is ?? I long to go back to Italy.

@yvettemasters258 Жыл бұрын

I was born there.

@fredricful 2 жыл бұрын

Vemm betaler da for frakten av matvarene?

@lilosieber6998 3 жыл бұрын

Been to Sicily all over but the worst city for me was Palermo too dirty lots of stores closed up, garbage in the streets houses really run down there are other beautiful cities in Sicily .....

@ronaldcosani4946 Жыл бұрын

How old are you ❤

@rosahacketts1668 Жыл бұрын

Is Sicily in its own right a country?

@antifazisbonifaz6964 7 ай бұрын

Alex Polizzi. The most seductive woman on earth. A dream come truth (at least whereas following her in his travels) ❤❤❤❤💯💯

@cindymaceda2999 6 ай бұрын

A dream come Truth indeed ! 😂 She doesn’t mince words. 😊

@sinansaulic4000 3 жыл бұрын

I hate when a journalist uses a documentary for self promotion.

@samp5764 3 жыл бұрын

But Alex didn’t do it for self-promotion, you can see that she had so much passion about Sicily by even mentioning about her Grandmother in the beginning.

@colintraveller 2 жыл бұрын

Why even give the video the title .. People vrs the Mafia .. When today Camorra and Ndrangheta has a bigger foothold across Italy .. and Europe

@siuuum3404 Жыл бұрын

Ndrangheta yes Camorra is declined

@5Antvin 3 жыл бұрын

Fact check -the Arabs didn’t rule Sicily for centuries -827-1061. Now Spain was ruled by them for over 700 yrs up until 1492 interestingly --

@fjordhellas4077 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you go to school. You should be embarrassed of yourself. Pity you for your ignorance. Come to my country Norway where we learn history in an open minded way and taking into account all the wonders brought to our continent from the East, the Near East and Africa. The first homework you ought to do is research where the name of our continent Europe came from? The name of Palermo, Cagliari, Malta, Granada, Córdoba, Toledo, Madrid.. find out where these names come from ... Next homework: do yourself a favor and go to school and learn history because you have a serious knowledge deficit . Poverino, davvero!

@stevelam5898 3 жыл бұрын

Clearly she had spent too much time in Palermo.

@arongroen6655 11 ай бұрын

In my view the presenter makes it way too much about herself. For instance at 29:05, just let the mayor speak for himself 😅

@gmog7857 4 жыл бұрын

Please go to the slumps and stop only doing the easy stuff. Everyone can do glamorous videos. No one should be paid for easy BS jobs

@eunanavesani6074 3 жыл бұрын

American city slumps u mean ? Los angeles detroit, they have slums , not europe

@artlover7638 3 жыл бұрын

GMO G is there a place in the world where there are no slumps? You can find slumps in every country, and when I feel like watching slumps, I can go and watch it someplace else. Thank you Ms Polizzi for showing us the beauty and the rough edges of amazing Italy.

@samp5764 3 жыл бұрын

GMo G Brother most part of the world there’s dumps stop being cynical and appreciate the hard work Alex Polizzi has done which I’m grateful for 🙏🏾.

@jamesanonymous2343 2 жыл бұрын

>>>>> THIS ONE SPENDS TOO MUCH TIME POSING & GAWKING AT THE CAMERA. "XXXXXXXX" ALEX !

@kuchojoe500 Жыл бұрын

Italian's are arabs no difference...

@Savage-Poetry 4 ай бұрын

These travel videos are evil. Keep your real estate interests out of Sicily.

@rooramblingon895 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my so funny...Alex laughing at a bunch of old men admiring her as she passes. I wonder what they said that she appreciated so much. In the UK they'd be arrested now unfortunately, for harassment. Progress...hmmm.

@AriannaAyers 10 ай бұрын

I’m not in love with the host. I don’t find her particularly engaging, insightful, intelligent, physically beautiful, emotionally emotive…why her? Why not a better host?