Beyond Wiseguys

Directed by Steven Fischler. With Giorgio Bertellini, Paul Borghese, John Caglione Jr., Frank Capra Jr. The documentary portrays the saga of how Italian Americans transformed themselves from “outsiders” – stereotyped by the Hollywood establishment as mobsters – into industry insiders and a creative force to be reckoned with. Using a mosaic of interviews with well-known contemporary Italian American filmmakers, such as Chazz Palminteri, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon, Jack Valenti, David Chase, Ben Gazzara, Isabella Rossellini and others, the documentary highlights the ways in which these filmmakers use their heritage to positively shape the art and craft of American cinema. With the participation of Paul Borghese. Post screening Q&A will conclude the event. In English. | 2008 |60 minutes|

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