Museum of the American Gangster the shooting of Pretty Boy Floyd. The former speakeasy has a history of its own; the building is the former residence of Walter Scheib. The exhibit is currently open. It is also possible to tour the old speakeasy. July 24, 2010 marked the twentieth anniversary of the release of "Goodfellas". This milestone was celebrated with a private screening hosted by Henry Hill for a select group of invitees at the Museum of the American Gangster. Museum of the American Gangster The Museum of the American Gangster is a two-room museum located at 80 St. Mark's Place in the East Village,
American Gangster (album) every song is based on a specific scene from the film. In an interview on the "Charlie Rose Show", he elucidated the inspiration behind the album: Although Jay-Z says "American Gangster" was inspired by the movie, songs such as "Say Hello" touch on the topics of censorship and the Jena 6 controversy. Jay-Z also drew on personal memories he had not touched on in a while, specifically memories from his early life when he lived in Brooklyn, New York City, New York's Marcy. "American Gangster" was made available for digital download in its entirety, at Amazon.com, Roc-A-Fella's website, and Rhapsody