Jimmy Hoffa: The Man Behind the Mystery

Overview

From the first boycott he organized in 1933 to his rise through the ranks of the Teamsters union, Jimmy Hoffa was a visionary labor leader whose mysterious 1975 disappearance left his legacy forever shrouded in mystery. In this captivating Biography, delve into the story of the young coal miner's son from Indiana whose natural-born leadership put him at the forefront of creating of one the most powerful unions of the 20th century. Hoffa's infamous mob dealings have been attributed to his rapid rise to power - as well as to his puzzling demise - while at home, according to interviews with son James P. Hoffa and daughter Barbara Crancer, he remained a loving father and husband. Footage from Senate committee hearings with rival Robert F. Kennedy, and home videos highlight the dual nature of one of America's most complex and controversial icons.