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Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies · 2008
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies (2008) is a Documentary film directed by Steven Fischler, starring Paul Borghese, Francis Capra, Dominic Chianese.
Documentary
Overview
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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What is "Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies" about?
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.
When was "Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies" released?
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies was released in 2008.
Who stars in "Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies"?
The cast includes Paul Borghese, Francis Capra, Dominic Chianese, Ben Gazzara.
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