Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

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.

Paul Borghese

Narrator

Francis Capra

Calogero 'C' Anello

Dominic Chianese

Ben Gazzara

Chazz Palminteri

Isabella Rossellini

Stanley Tucci

John Turturro

Frank Capra, Jr.

David Chase

Giorgio Bertellini

Richard LaGravenese

Spike Lee

• Steven FischlerDirector
• Rosanne Deluca BraunStory

Release date

January 20, 2008

Status

Released

Original language

English

Genres

Documentary

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