Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Paul Borghese Narrator

Francis Capra Calogero 'C' Anello

Dominic Chianese

Ben Gazzara

Chazz Palminteri