‘The Gotti Files’: A&E’s Explosive New Series Shines Light on Mob Boss & His Family

A&E has announced the first details of its new upcoming documentary series The Gotti Files. The controversial family led by the infamous John Gotti will be examined over the course of eight parts. Premiering January 7 with back-to-back episodes, the series from Propagate Content includes never-before-seen prison footage and phone calls, rare home movies, wiretap audio and video files, and court documents that add more layers to the overall story.

Many key players in the Gotti family saga sit down for the first time before cameras for the project. Among those featured are the mob boss’ son John A. Gotti and grandson John Gotti III, who bring a deeply personal perspective on being part of such a notorious bloodline. They’re joined by relatives Angel Gotti, Kimberly Gotti, and Frank Albano. Each helps “paint the portrait of a family reckoning with its choices, losses, betrayals, and the lasting weight of its legacy across three generations.”

“‘The Gotti Files’ project is a special way for me to support my son John as he sought to gain a deeper understanding of our family’s history and the legacy we share,” said John A. Gotti, in a release. “By opening our family archives and sharing personal stories, memories and experiences, we’re offering a perspective on our family that has never been seen before.”

The network has billed the series as the most complete and definitive telling of John Gotti through even his own words. Despite never formally sitting down for an interview itself, the series pulls from hours of never-before-seen prison footage and audio. Many aspects of John Gotti’s sorted life are examined, from the complicated relationship with his father and his legal battles to John Gotti’s final years in prison to Sammy Gravano’s cooperation with the government. The tragic death of 12-year-old Frankie Gotti and the still-unresolved disappearance of neighbor, John Favara are also revisited.

Beyond answering questions, John A. Gotti and John Gotti III also conduct interviews of their own including an exclusive one with John Travolta. The actor played the title role in the 2018 biographical drama Gotti. Other prominent figures that will be seen are Guardian Angel founder and former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa; former FBI agents including Bruce Mouw and Ted Otto; former inmates and correctional officers from Marion, Springfield, and Ray Brook federal prisons. Journalist Geraldo Rivera; and prominent defense attorneys including Ron Kuby also give their takes. Then John A. Gotti, and his childhood friend, and son of the late John Favara, Scott Favara come together for an exclusive meeting for the first time in decades.

The Gotti Files documentary series premiere, January 7, 9/8c, A&E