MTV Is About To Explore Four Families Of The Mafia

Four neighboring mafia-related families call Staten Island residence. And "they're done with the mafia, although is the mafia done with them?"


Families of the Mafia, premiering April 9, is a raw docuseries chronicling the gripping realities of four mafia-tied families on Staten Island as they navigate a divide between parents trying to guide their children to a higher class of life, and their offspring who wish to write their own stories. With one lifestyle and two generations, tensions run high as they determine whether to embrace their families’ legacy or break generational curses.


In the sneak peek below, Karen Gravano -- daughter of infamous mafioso "Sammy The Bull" Gravano -- admits she is attempting to keep her daughter Karina "away from the life."


But in a separate interaction, Karina says, "I'm old enough to prepare my own decisions."


Yet Karen isn't the "only one" dealing with these implications. Check out the full sneak peek featuring the Gravanos, the O’Tooles, the LaRoccas and the Augustines -- and don't miss the series premiere of Families of the Mafia on Thursday, April 9 at 9/8c. Follow @FamiliesOfMafia on Twitter and @FamiliesOfTheMafia on Facebook and Instagram for more updates. Get in on the conversation using #FamiliesOfTheMafia.