Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

Name: Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Director: Steven Fischler
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2008-01-20
Rating: 7
Cast: Paul Borghese, Francis Capra, Dominic Chianese, Ben Gazzara, Chazz Palminteri

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Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

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2008-01-20

Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

Documentary portrays the saga of how Italian Americans went from being outsiders who were stereotyped as gangsters in American movies to insiders in Hollywood who took control of their own stories. Interviews, film clips and home movies from Italian American filmmakers highlight personal experiences and comment on Hollywood's politics and cultural impact.

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