Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

January 20, 2008 | 0 min

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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Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Paul Borghese

Naomi Scott

Francis Capra

Naomi Scott

Dominic Chianese

Naomi Scott

Ben Gazzara

Naomi Scott

Chazz Palminteri

Naomi Scott

Isabella Rossellini

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