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.

Cast

Paul Borghese

Francis Capra

Dominic Chianese

Ben Gazzara

Chazz Palminteri

Isabella Rossellini

Stanley Tucci

John Turturro

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