Naples – “The risk that young people emulate the behavior of criminal bosses seen on TV is real, especially today with social media, where clips from series are re-proposed out of context.”
Thus Chiara Colosimo, president of the parliamentary Anti-Mafia commission, during a meeting with the students of the hotel management institute “Esposito Ferraioli” in Napoli.
Colosimo stressed the need for an “alternative narrative” from the media, especially public television, that shows how young people who make mistakes can redeem themselves. Referring to the series “Mare Fuori,” he hoped that Rai would focus more on the characters who, after making mistakes, choose to change their lives for the good of their children.
The president then highlighted how the mafia has changed, both in its values and in its recruitment methods, and invited young people to be aware of their role in fighting organized crime. “Even simply sharing videos can fuel the mafia,” she warned.
Colosimo recalled the importance of the fight against the mafia in Italy, citing figures such as Falcone and Borsellino, and urged young people to follow their example, reacting strongly against crime.
Article published on March 10, 2025 - 15pm
