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The Man Who Wanted to Change the World
The Man Who Wanted to Change the World
TV ShowReturning Series

The Man Who Wanted to Change the World

8.0 / 10
2025
1 season
2 episodes
Documentary

The story of Mauro Rostagno, activist and symbol of the fight against the Mafia. He founded a Milanese social centre, established the Saman community in Sicilly, and denounced the collusion between the mafia and politicians.

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Cast

Roberto Saviano

C

Carla Rostagno

M

Maddalena Rostagno

M

Monica Rostagno

E

Elisabetta Roveri

C

Claudio Fava

E

Enrico Deaglio

M

Marco Boato

Seasons

  • The Wooden Sword

    1.The Wooden Sword

    7.0
    26-02-202560m

    Examine Mauro Rostagno's fight for change across Germany, Italy, India and the US in the 60s and 70s and his first encounter with the Mafia.

  • The Mafia Doesn't Exist

    2.The Mafia Doesn't Exist

    9.0
    05-03-202559m

    Unpack Mauro's final years and his brutal assassination in 1988. Who did it? And why did it take decades to uncover the truth?

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