Simmers with the vital ingredients of family, tradition, and
amore—the essence of the Italian-American experience. Vintage film footage, family photos, and warm remembrances from celebrities, business leaders, politicians, educators, and many others, tell the stories of the Italian immigrant experience. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll rejoice at the universal connections all Italian families share.
Includes these programs:
The Italian Americans—Actors Joe Mantegna, Stanley Tucci, and Kaye Ballard; author Gay Talese; comedian Pat Cooper; Mary Ann Esposito of television’s Ciao Italia; baseball’s Tommy Lasorda; and former vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro describe the essence of the Italian-American experience.
The Italian Americans II: A Beautiful Song—A tribute to the icons of the culture, from Dante to Sinatra, featuring actors Danny Aiello, Dom DeLuise, Susan Lucci, Alan Alda, and Paul Sorvino; New York Yankees manager Joe Torre; comedian Joy Behar; and Nick Stellino of public television’s Cucina Amore.
The Italian Passion for Life—That special Italian flair celebrated by opera singer Luciano Pavarotti, actor Dennis Farina, NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde, television personality Regis Philbin, crooner Vic Damone, and many more.
With more than an hour of bonus footage not seen on public television!
