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.
Full Cast of Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Francis Capra
Francis Capra (born April 22, 1983) is an American actor. He is best known for the roles of Max Connor in Kazaam and ...
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini (born 18 June 1952) is an Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philanthr...
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci Jr. (/ˈtuːtʃi/ TOO-chee; born November 11, 1960) is an American actor and filmmaker. Involved in acting...
John Turturro
John Michael Turturro (born February 28, 1957) is an American-Italian actor, writer and filmmaker, known for his asso...
Frank Capra, Jr.
Giorgio Bertellini
Spike Lee
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Crew of Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Discover the backstage crew of Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies →- Released on January 20, 2008