Gravesend
A 1980's series of events revolving around Benny Zerletta (William DeMeo), a Brooklyn based Italian-American, soldier in the Colezzo crime family. Benny depicts the difficulties that he faces with family and growing up in the footsteps of his cousin, who behind closed doors was the leader of a criminal organization in GRAVESEND.
Genre: Drama
Cast:William DeMeo , Joseph D'Onofrio , Christopher Mormando , Sofia Milos , Gabriella Palminteri , Cristian DeMeo , Chazz Palminteri , Frances Mignano , Leo Rossi , Vincent Pastore , Tony Darrow , Ken Lerner , Paul Ben-Victor , James Russo , Peter Gaudio , Craig DiFrancia , Tony Luke Jr. , Christina DeRosa
S1.E1 ∙ The Feast of Avenue U
Benny Zerletta, Colenno crime family soldier, denounced by his father and unable to keep a promise to his dying mother, finds himself ashamed to face a statue of Jesus Christ in church. Benny is forced to convince a Genaro crime family Captain to give one of his soldiers a pass. While attempting to settle a war between two families there are dire consequences for an assurance gone wrong.
S1.E2 ∙ The Mezuzah
Benny and Tomasso head to Lenny's Pizza to discuss the situation with Lenny who is being extorted by the Lavanto family. Virginia and Benny get closer but the family business comes between them.
S1.E3 ∙ The Mezuzah (II)
Benny and Chris have a sit down with the Bozannos. A 12-year old Hasidic boy is lured into a compromising situation. Virginia desires a simple life with Benny but he can't break away from the "family" life he's chosen.
S1.E4 ∙ Saint Anthony (II)
Crazy Chris warns Benny that a war is brewing with the Genessa and Bozanno families. John Mad Dog speaks to Benny assuring him that the Gambini family will back him if a war breaks out.
