The museum presents a screening of the drama/romance The Golden Door, which chronicles the emotional and physical challenges Sicilian immigrants faced before and during their voyage to America. Director Emanuele Crialese emphasizes the period of transition after one leaves one’s home country, and explores this theme as a romance slowly develops throughout the story.
The museum presents a screening of the PBS Special The Italians of New York and New Jersey. This two-part series features experts in Italian American history and culture and compelling interviews with local Italian Americans, including New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, chef Lidia Bastianich, late former Governor of New York Mario Cuomo, singer Tony Bennett, actress Susan Lucci, former New York Senator Al D’Amato, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, journalist Steve Adubato, actor Joe Piscopo, and many others.
The museum presents a screening of the neo-noir/crime-drama Serpico. Al Pacino portrays Frank Serpico, whistleblower on the hidden world of police corruption in 1970s New York City, who endured physical and personal problems as a result of his actions. The film is a powerful and classic piece of NYC history. Mr. Serpico still speaks out against police corruption, brutality, the weakening of civil liberties, and corrupt practices in law enforcement.
