Max Original Documentary SONS OF ECSTASY Debuts January 9

The all-new Max Original documentary SONS OF ECSTASY, from Investigation Discovery and directed by Julian P. Hobbs and Elli Hakami (House of Hammer, Queen of Meth), premieres Thursday, January 9, exclusively on Max.

Set against the backdrop of Arizona’s burgeoning ecstasy drug trade in the 1990s, this riveting film chronicles an unlikely and dangerous rivalry. The story pits Shaun Attwood, an English stockbroker turned underground rave organizer, against Gerard Gravano, the son of infamous New York mobster and hitman Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano. With firsthand accounts from both sides, SONS OF ECSTASY explores the shocking intersection of organized crime, business ambition, and the underground rave scene that fueled the ecstasy epidemic. With a dazzling array of interviews, archival footage, and immersive storytelling, this documentary shines a light on the brutal struggle for control over the ecstasy empire in Arizona. From clandestine deals in dark alleys to underground raves throbbing with era-specific music, the movie will make sure to paint an exact picture of a subculture associated with danger and excess.

For the first time, the Gravano family speaks candidly about their involvement, offering an unprecedented look at this little-known chapter in organized crime history. Meanwhile, Attwood’s side of the story charts the rise and fall of a man who tried to cash in on the exploding rave culture and found himself in life-or-death danger.

SONS OF ECSTASY is produced for Investigation Discovery by Talos Films, with Julian P. Hobbs and Elli Hakami bringing their knowledge in the true-crime genre to this stimulating story.

Mark your calendars this January 9th for this outstanding new documentary as it weaves an unprecedented tale involving guns, gangsters, and underground raves within the Arizona desert. Exclusively on Max.