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Gomorrah
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Exposing the inner workings of the Camorra crime syndicate in Naples, "Gomorrah" offers a chilling and eye-opening account of organized crime's influence on society.

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The system is airtight. But within it, there is a profound sense of disquiet.

Roberto Saviano

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In the end, it's the system that's the enemy, not the single boss.

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You can't change the system. The system changes you.

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The camorra member no longer has the need to buy loyalty; he buys obedience.

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The camorra member is the father, the brother, the husband, the uncle. He is the law.

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The system is an octopus with thousands of suckers. And we're the suckers.

Roberto Saviano

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The system is a whore, and the only ones who make it are the ones who know it best.

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In the system, there are only two types of people: the exploited and the exploiters.

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The system is like quicksand. The more you struggle, the more it sucks you in.

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The system crushes you. It's not a matter of if, but when.

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