The Departed: Perspectives of Organized Crime

Boston cop goes undercover to infiltrate a crime organization. As the cop continues his investigation, a member of the organization infiltrates the police department and reports to the leaders of the organization. As the higher ups in both institutions find more and more information, it is up to the cop and the criminal to find out the identities of one another. The film The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese shows insight into the stereotypical ideas around the Italian Mafia and organized crime and highlights the lack of women showcased in the media regarding organized…