THE TWO GANGSTER FAMILIES WHO BATTLED FOR CONTROL OF NEWCASTLE | BRITISH GANGSTERS | ABSOLUTE CRIME

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary from Absolute Crime delves into the brutal turf war that erupted in Newcastle during the drug-fueled 1990s, pitting the Conroy and Sayers families against each other. The narrative unfolds through compelling interviews with key figures such as Paddy Conroy, Billy Robinson, and Kenny ‘Panda’ Anderson, offering a raw and unfiltered perspective on the violence that gripped the city. The film vividly portrays the descent from relative harmony into a 'mindless street war,' highlighting the devastating impact of organized crime and substance abuse on the community. Through the firsthand accounts of those involved, the documentary provides a stark and often harrowing look at the realities of gang life and its consequences.