Giovedì 14 Marzo 2013
18.30 A 20.00

Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus
113 W 60th St. 113 W 60th St., Room 526 5th Floor, New York, NY (map)

Dear Friends,

NEW YORK ITALIANS is very happy to invite you to:

"The Godfather Effect: Changing Hollywood, America, and Me"

March 14 at 6:30 PM at Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus 113 W 60th St.
Room 526, 5th Floor

New York Italians in collaboration the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures of Fordham University
GKA Italian Honor Society C.I.A.O.

Present Tom Santopietro's book:

The Godfather Effect: Changing Hollywood, America, and Me
A brilliant examination of our forty year obsession with the classic film trilogy—and a personal reflection on what it means to be Italian-American
Forty years and one billion dollars in gross box office receipts after the initial release of The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola's masterful trilogy continues to fascinate viewers old and new. The Godfather Effect skillfully analyzes the reasons behind this ongoing global phenomenon. Packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from all three Godfather films, Tom Santopietro explores the historical origins of the Mob and why they thrived in America, how Italian-Americans are portrayed in the media, and how a saga of murderous gangsters captivated audiences around the globe. Laced with stories about Brando, Pacino, and Sinatra, and interwoven with a funny and poignant memoir about the author's own experiences growing up with an Italian name in an Anglo world of private schools and country clubs, The Godfather Effect is a book for film lovers, observers of American life, and Italians of all nationalities.

Coordinator: Prof. Joseph Perricone

Admission is free but space is limited.