In Naples, Italy, the world’s best pickpockets challenge Bob Arno to a match of skills.
In this National Geographic documentary, a gang of pickpockets demonstrate how they steal, and reveal a human side that victims can’t imagine.
Then—an amazing celebratory dinner with six thieves morphs into a challenge that might be one step too far for Bob Arno.
Watch the film here.
After, come back to read The Making of Pickpocket King
Bob Arno “Pickpocket King” National Geographic documentary-Part 3
“They’ve bugged our room,” I postulated to Bob in the taxi from the airport. “I bet they hid video cameras inside.” That aspect of shooting a documentary hadn’t occurred to
A pickpocket party begins
Dinner with thieves. It’s 3:00. The film crew’s still perfecting camera angles, lighting, and table arrangements. I’ve taken my seat as requested, so cameras can be adjusted behind me. I’m
Italians petition against “Pickpocket King” documentary
In Naples, Italy, media reports concerning our upcoming National Geographic pickpocket documentary have stirred up serious controversy. A large number of citizens have become upset, despite not having seen the
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