Italianamerican

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Italianamerican

1974

45m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Martin Scorsese interviews his mother, Catherine, and father, Charles, in this short documentary filmed in the couple's Little Italy apartment. The Scorseses discuss their origins in Italy, life after the war, their ancestors and extended family and their religious beliefs. They also explore their immigration to America, the poverty they endured and the hardships they felt as expatriates, not to mention the recipe for Catherine's famous meatballs.

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

...an unfussy, unfiltered document.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 4, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A gentle profile.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 21, 2020

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a short yet somewhat interminable 49 minutes...

Rated: 2/4

Oct 30, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Warmhearted family portrait.

Rated: B

Apr 4, 2013

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Yash B

"Italianamerican" is a sweet love letter to Martin Scorsese's parents. I feel like I got to know this family through this short documentary and watching it really did make me feel like I was in the room with them hearing these conversations. I don't think it is necessarily the most exciting movie, but I did find it very fascinating and interesting. It is not usually the type of documentary I am drawn to, but I found myself won over by the charisma of his parents and how genuine the conversations felt. Overall, it is a glimpse into the Scorsese household that is a unique watching experience.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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matthew d

Martin Scorsese's short film documentary Italianamerican (1974) lets you get to know his adorable elderly parents Catherine and Charles Scorsese. It's like you're invited into Scorsese's home for stories of early New York, Italian immigration, and family anecdotes. It's very quaint and funny. Hearing Marty laughing in the background is too fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Sweet little documentary where Catherine and Charles Scorsese casually talk old stories of their immigration, childhood, cooking..etc Random stuff. It is one of those rare pieces of work that can put it's audience in good mood and can make us appreciate little things.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

I just watched this on Turner Classic Movies and thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought of my Aunt Rosalie ??

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

A short, personal documentary that proves very interesting and educating. Amazing that Martin Scorsese would go from making such a casual, light-hearted film; to 'Taxi Driver.'

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Family portrait / social documentary, elevated above average by an engaging story teller gently but very competently directed.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese interviews his mother, Catherine, and father, Charles, in this short documentary filmed in the couple's Little Italy apartment. The Scorseses discuss their origins in Italy, life after the war, their ancestors and extended family and their religious beliefs. They also explore their immigration to America, the poverty they endured and the hardships they felt as expatriates, not to mention the recipe for Catherine's famous meatballs.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Elaine Attias, Saul Rubin
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 45m

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