Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

20/1/2008 7.0/10

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.

Director

Steven Fischler

Top Billed Cast

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Francis Capra

Francis Capra

Calogero 'C' Anello

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

Paul Borghese

Paul Borghese

Narrator

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