Italianamerican (1974)
3.9 of 5 from 46 ratings
0h 49min
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- Synopsis:
- "Italianamerican" is a 1974 documentary directed by Martin Scorsese and featuring Scorsese’s parents, Catherine and Charles. The Scorseses talk about their experiences as Italian immigrants in New York among other things, while having dinner at their flat on Elizabeth Street. Scorsese’s mother also instructs how to cook her meatballs, a recipe later featured in the credits of the film. Among the subjects discussed in the film are family, religion, their origins, Italian ancestors, life in Italy after the war, the hardships of poor Sicilian immigrants in America striving to make ends meet.
- Actors:
- Catherine Scorsese, Charles Scorsese, Martin Scorsese
- Directors:
- Martin Scorsese
- Writers:
- Lawrence D. Cohen, Mardik Martin
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Martin Scorsese
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