What is BIG CITY little italy™?
Our film is BIG CITY Little Italy.This is the story of two brothers in search of the Italian traditions, heritage, and “la famiglia” of the past.For this documentary, the focus is on several Little Italy’s across the United States including: Wilmington, New York (Arthur Avenue/Manhattan), Philadelphia, Providence, Cleveland, San Diego, and San Francisco.The film tells the stories of those who founded, built, and preserved Italian culture, food, and traditions in each Little Italy.
Italian-Americans are proud people, however, their identity through Little Italy’s across the United States is waning.With this film, we intend to:- Drive renewed interest about these “little” communities- Engage Italian-American and political leadership to consider greater funding/support to maintain/grow each Little Italy
- Protect/preserve the legacy/history of each destination- Highlight and feature what makes each Little Italy unique and proud
Nick and Jeff Santoro - The Santoro Brothers - visit San Francisco Bay.
On location in the Bronx Little Italy - Arthur Avenue ... Marios Restaurant - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Bronx, New York
At the San Gennaro Festival in the New York's Little Italy - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Manhattan, New York
On location in North Beach Little Italy... Liguria Bakery - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - San Francisco, California
With Bobby Ciprietti (Touch of Italy restaurant owner) and the BIG CITY Little Italy crew - Bronx, New York
BIG CITY Little Italy Producers - at the NIAF Annual Gala - Washington, D.C.
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Vince Papale - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Philadelphia Italian Market Little Italy - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anastasi Seafood - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Philadelphia Italian Market Little Italy - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Capo Isetta Winery - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - owned by Bill Isetta and family - Sonoma Valley - North Beach Little Italy SanFrancisco, California
Our Lady of the Rosary - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - San Diego Little Italy - San Diego, California
The ART making Braciole at Guarino's Restaurant - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Cleveland Little Italy - Cleveland, Ohio
The foundation of Italian Immigrants... masonry - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Cleveland Little Italy - Cleveland, Ohio
Ernie Camoirano Interview - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Wilmington Little Italy - Wilmington, Delaware
Guarino's Restaurant - as featured in BIG CITY Little Italy - Cleveland Little Italy - Cleveland, Ohio