MOMO - Sam Giancana Documentary: The Mob, JFK + Sinatra with Dimitri Logothetis

Episode 114 : BYOD

Episode Synopsis

MOMO, the Sam Giancana documentary follows the life of the reputed mafia boss that had ties to the Kennedy family, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and much more. Telling the shadowy story of the legendary “killer’s killer,” we look at footage from the film and learn the story behind the story with film director Dimitri Logothetis, and how JFK, Castro and the mob were connected on this full length episode of BYOD hosted by Ondi Timoner.

Guest Bio

Since his early days as director of acclaimed feature films, television and documentaries, Dimitri Logothetis, has excelled in all genres ranging from dramas to thrillers and comedies. In addition to his artistic endeavors Dimitri Logothetis has run three companies, managed over three hundred employees around the world and implemented over one hundred fifty million dollars of production financing.

Episode Breakdown

00:01 Welcome to BYOD.

00:20 Momo: The Sam Giancana Story

01:00 Introducing Dimitri Logothetis.

01:30 Logothetis’s fascination with mob boss Sam Giancana.

03:30 Chicago as a one boss town vs. New York’s boroughs.

07:30 Momo: Sam establishes himself as the killer’s killer.

14:00 Financing Moma and dealing with the subject of organized crime.

16:40 Momo: Looking at Sam Giancana as a father, and hearing from his daughters.

22:00 Giancana and his friend Frank Sinatra, two wild and crazy guys.

23:00 Momo: Giancana’s ties to Joe Kennedy and the Mafia’s influence over the 1960 election.

33:50 Momo: The plot to kill JFK seen through the eyes of Logothetis.

36:30 Jack Ruby’s ties to the mob, Lee Harvey Oswald, and the JFK assassination.

37:30 Logothetis’s upcoming projects and turning Momo into a series.

40:00 Thanks and goodbye.

Additional Links

http://www.momodoc.com/

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Hosted By

Ondi Timoner

Ondi Timoner is the only filmmaker to win Grand Jury Prize at Sundance twice. Born in Miami, Florida, Timoner graduated cum laude from Yale University, with a double major in American Studies (concentration in Film and Literature) and Theater Studies.

Vladimir Radovanov

Vladimir Radovanov is a musician, entrepreneur and entertainment attorney, and has represented numerous entities in the entertainment industry, including musical artists, record labels, independent filmmakers, and television and film production companies, including TV Guide and 20th Century Fox.