Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies (2008)
• January 20th, 2008 • 0h 0min
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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.
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