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.
Stanley Tucci
John Turturro
Spike Lee
Isabella Rossellini
Chazz Palminteri
David Chase
Dominic Chianese
Ben Gazzara