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Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies (2008)
Directed by Steven Fischler
Overview
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.
Actors
Paul Borghese | Francis Capra | Dominic Chianese | Ben Gazzara | Chazz Palminteri | Isabella Rossellini | Stanley Tucci | John Turturro | Frank Capra, Jr. | David Chase | Giorgio Bertellini | Richard LaGravenese | Spike Lee