With a three-course gala dinner, audience Q&A and a series of VIP experiences available, sit comfortably as Michael Franzese shares untold stories as the first high-ranking official member of a major Mafia crime family to have walked away without protective custody and survived. The ‘Mafia Prince’ will be interviewed live on stage by author and TV personality Jemma Forte.
Once portrayed in the legendary film ‘Goodfellas’, Michael will take the Hull audience on a journey:
Growing up as the son of one of the era’s most famous Mob Underbosses
The deepest and darkest never-before-told secrets of a former ‘Caporegime’ (Captain) of the Colombo crime family who ran New York alongside four other family mobs across multiple decades.
Criminal operations, including defrauding the U.S government of over $350 million
High profile celebrity and political associations including Marilyn Monroe, the Kennedys, Michael Jackson, the Rat Pack and more
Run-ins with law enforcement, his imprisonment, finding faith in God, and the threats he faced on his life once he broke his oath of silence (Omerta) and walked away from the mob to live a reformed life helping youth and vulnerable adults to avoid crime.
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Venue Details
Contemporary hotel located in the city centre within walking distance from the train station and easy access to motorway A63/M62. 7 versatile and flexible meeting rooms with a Ballroom for up to 1,000 delegates. 165 stylish bedrooms, branded Marco Pierre White restaurant, and a rooftop bar The Lexington.
