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Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Documentary

Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

7.0
0 min
2008
Steven Fischler

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.

Top Cast

Paul Borghese

Paul Borghese

Narrator

Francis Capra

Francis Capra

Calogero 'C' Anello

Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

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