The Italian Americans

A stately, warmly narrated history lesson that moves through archival photos and talking heads, informative and quietly moving without ever feeling urgent.

Created by

John Maggio

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Stanley Tucci, Adriana Trigiani, John Turturro

Overview

The Italian Americans is a PBS documentary series about the Italian experience in America. The series, written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, explores the evolution of Italian Americans from the late nineteenth century to today, from “outsiders” once viewed with suspicion and mistrust to some of the most prominent leaders of business, politics and the arts today.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, immigration, family, class

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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