The Italian Americans
Series 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.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Tue, Feb 17, 2015
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “The American Dream (1945 to present day)”
In postwar America, Italian Americans seem finally to have arrived. They move to the suburbs, attend college and enter the middle-class. Italian American crooners define American cool, with Frank Sinatra leading the pack. But even as he skyrockets to fame, he is haunted by accusations of Mafia ties, an albatross Sinatra cannot escape from. Can Italian Americans ever fit into 1950s America, or will the specter of organized crime always bring them down? Popular media reinforces the negative stereotypes at the same time that Italian Americans are achieving success. Governor Mario Cuomo, the son of Italian immigrants achieves great success but struggles to straddle both worlds, while his sons' success promises full assimilation and acceptance. Antonin Scalia becomes the first Italian American put on the Supreme Court, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi is elected the first woman and Italian American to Speaker of the House of Representatives. But will there ever be an Italian American President? Have Italian Americans finally shed the old stereotypes and become fully accepted in America?
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Maggio
John Maggio
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John Maggio
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What is The Italian Americans about?
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 many seasons does The Italian Americans have?
The Italian Americans comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Italian Americans?
Key cast members in The Italian Americans include Stanley Tucci, Adriana Trigiani, John Turturro, Gay Talese.
Who created or directed The Italian Americans?
The Italian Americans was developed and directed by John Maggio.