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G-Man: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Purvis

Presenting "just the facts, ma'am," the documentary examines Purvis' life and sheds some light on his gruesome death. In the process, "G-MAN" explores the complicated relationship between Purvis and J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the FBI and the man who some have said was responsible not only for Purvis' meteoric rise, but also his rapid descent back into obscurity.

English
  • Originally Aired July 2, 2009
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network PBS
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