The Real Goodfella(2006)

The Real Goodfella is a documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the true story behind Martin Scorsese's iconic crime film. Henry Hill, the mobster whose life inspired Goodfellas, sits down alongside FBI agent Edward McDonald, former U.S. Marshal Alfie McNeil, and crime historians to recount his years in the mob. The series weaves together surveillance footage of Paul Vario's crew, photographs of notorious figures like Jimmy Burke, and Henry's firsthand accounts of pivotal moments—including the legendary 1978 Lufthansa heist. Through archival news reports, eyewitness testimony, and Hill's own reflections, the documentary separates fact from fiction and reveals what really happened in the underworld that captivated audiences on screen.