Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies (2008)
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
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Paul Borghese as Narrator |
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Francis Capra as Calogero 'C' Anello |
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Dominic Chianese as |
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Ben Gazzara as |
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Chazz Palminteri as |
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Isabella Rossellini as |
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Stanley Tucci as |
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John Turturro as |
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Frank Capra, Jr. as |
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David Chase as |
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Giorgio Bertellini as |
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Richard LaGravenese as |
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Spike Lee as |
| Directing | Steven Fischler | Director |
| Writing | Rosanne Deluca Braun | Story |
