Episode 2 / The Indigenous Group (short film)
Vložit
- čas přidán 19. 02. 2024
- The Last Days of Little Italy: An Original Documentary Series.
Carmine Aquilino has lived in Little Italy all his life. In this episode, Carmine reminisces about the Little Italy of the past and is one of the remaining Italian Americans fighting for its survival.
Little Italy, a historic haven for immigrant families from the old country, was once threatened by an ever-expanding Chinatown. But now the fatal blow is being delivered by the gentrifiers. Corporations, yuppies, and chain stores all moved in. How did Little Italy transform itself from a working class neighborhood of tenement buildings to the third most expensive zip code in the United States?
Part funny, part sad, the series explores the impact gentrification is having on Little Italy's long-term residents. The striking imagery captures the neighborhood before it is completely erased by sterile trendy stores and upper middle class sameness.
Will New York City lose another cultural touchstone to the forces of greed?
A Nolita Films Production
Written and Directed by Paul Stone
Produced by Claudia Montano
Cinematography & Editing by Paul Stone
Shot in New York City, Rome, Amalfi Coast & Puglia, Italy. - Zábava
I love this documentary. My grandmother came from Abruzzo and lIved on Mulberry street. I loved going to Little Italy in the 70's, 80's and 90's. But everything changed and it wasn't authentic anymore. It is all gone. The is nothing there anymore. Is makes me so sad.
Thanks for the kind words! Make sure to subscribe. Every week is a new episode. 😁
you probably saw Don Carlo Gambino , what a time that was
Where was your grandmother from in Abruzzo? Ateleta???
Carmine. Stand up guy. 💯 keep this series coming!
He is one in a million. Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe. 😁
Let’s take back little Italy 🇮🇹 ❤
Love ya Carmine! We had the best ❤️
Thanks for watching!
This series is GREAT. Been visiting NYC (from Calif) since 1967 and ALWAYS visit Mulberry Street just to absorb all the memories from the past and for a great meal. Lots and lots of great history on Mulberry. Even though its much smaller than before, its still very enjoyable and special. Thanks Mr. Stone.
I almost came to tears seeing this!! Carmine I say to you We Are very close in age!! And I also of Italian Descent, only from NJ, I also lived in a LITTLE ITALY 🇮🇹 IN NEW JERSEY which has all but disappeared and become nonexistent!! I been in your area many many times especially in the late 70’s and 1980’s I dated a girl from the 4th WARD KBV on Monroe St. for a few years!! Many people in the old 4th and 6th would ask me where I lived because I was so normal to the area and in so many ways!! I find it extremely sad how both our once great neighborhoods disappeared and others have taken over and made it Dead and in every way!! GOD it’s so sad what only 50 years ago was once a world no one will ever believe! God Bless You Old Friend!!
@@vincentadams9569 so true.
Thanks for watching
@@PaulStoneFilms such a heartwarming documentary you made! I miss the old days!!
Love this series! Can’t wait for the next episode.
Thnx for watching
This was great. Thank you for sharing your stories.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Reminds me of the paisans in the North End (Boston) salute!!!
@@andrewmendezietri1209 Grazie!!
Same thing in Chicago on Taylor Street. Almost no Italians left.
I heard and that’s sad
Beautiful ❤️
Awesome!
Thanks!
Guliani will go down as the biggest degenerate in NYC history worst than any gangster he betrayed his own people disgrace GODBLESS THIS OLDTIMER WE GOTTA CHERISH THESE GUYS B4 THERE GONE, I LEARNED EVERYTHING I KNOW FROM GUYS LIKE THIS GODBLESS THEM LOVE FROM TRENTON NJ
I’m so happy to have found this channel! ❤
Brilliance! Well done Paul!
Thanks for watching!
Old man shakes fist at cloud
At least someone is.
Hey, I don't know who the Mayor is since Vinny Vella (R.I.P.) but, I respectfully nominate Carmine! This documentary is a brilliant idea 👍
@@jasonarcovio6923 I agree!
@@PaulStoneFilms True indeed! Guys like him are rare.
mamaluke
Yes sir!
All the power to you,i remember the 70's another world but great memorys,some of my favorite places are now gone,why coun't a family member take over?no they sell now gone forever.
Thanks for watching!
Sad what’s going on to the old tight knit neighborhoods
Seeing church courtyard gone on mulberry st made me sick !
"Worse than Sicilians"... I resemble that remark. We are a rambunctious bunch, I must admit.
Haha
My stepdaughter just married a marmaluke. 😝😝😝
@@Jjane2011 haha!
My parents are born overseas and we were second generation migrants and wops, greaseballs etc but my kids are no where near holding onto our culture today…
I agree. We are losing the New York accent with the new generations.
Your kids are probably preoccupied with much more important things such as getting an advanced education. Your kids are American and that's a good thing. I see no point in looking back to the past.
@@Hito856 how are they supposed to hold on to the culture?
Hallo mate, did you know Red who owned 262 Mott?
This guy is lefty reincarnate from Donnie brasco
Things change all the old generation are gone..now you got 2nd 3rd 4th generation who,s bloodline is italian but are American.
Worse than Sicilian’s !!! Ohhhhhh !!!
Italian-American culture is over
It’s not dead but definitely watered down.
Definitely not. They’re just in the suburbs now, mostly.
@@truthteller4442 yeah they're in the suburbs and don't even remember/know their Italian alot of them have removed themselves so far from the culture
And so what? They became Americans and that's a good thing. If they wanted to be Italian then go move to Italy.
@@joedimaggio3687 abandoning your ethnic culture is a good thing? What an ignorant statement "if they want to be Italian then go move to italy" God I hope you aren't Italian
Nothing wrong with Sicilians! Skippin' this episode! 👎🖕
♥️♥️♥️