Episode 1 / The Mayor of Little Italy (Mono Audio) (short film)
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- The Last Days of Little Italy: An Original Documentary Series.
Vinny Vella acted in more than sixty films often in the role of gangster. He is best known for the role of Artie Piscano in Martin Scorsese's Casino. He played Jimmy Petrille on the HBO series The Sopranos.
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
The Pope of Greenwich Village has some nice old-school shots of Little Italy. Classic film
Came here to pay respect to Vinny Vella. A piece of the old NYC that is now lost. Rest in peace Vinny.
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its sad that all these characters and this genunine generation will be gone soon and forever, nowadays you only see wanabes and idiots in little italy, some of the italian restaurants are not even run by italians anymore the owners are turkish or from bangladesh or watever... its sad to see little italy loosing its essence.
You will never see this life and neighborhoods like this ever again
Sad but true im just glad i was there and saw it,like another world,the people were unforgettable.The times in so many ways were BETTER.
Yep, sadly you're right
@trailblazer1047 me to the good old days at least we have the memories stay safe godbless
It’s a time that will never be seen again NY Boston Philly all over the country stickball the food the people the cars the Camaraderie the people life was simple all ages hanging out till the wee small hours on those hot summer nights to think in those neighborhoods you really didn’t have to lock your doors ! When I was a kid I knew it was never going to be better than this
I seriously get depressed and angry every time I visit anymore. Family all live in North Jersey (pops retired from the Bronx) amd ol man doesn't understand why I go into the city anymore. "The best Italian food is in Jersey now", he says.
I was Born & raised in Little Italy. Corner of Broome & Mulberry st, my Mom was still there until her passing last Year. I really miss what once was.
Thanks for watching David! Sorry to hear about your Mom.
@@PaulStoneFilms Thank you!
its sad that all these characters and this genunine generation will be gone soon and forever, nowadays you only see wanabes and idiots in little italy, some of the italian restaurants are not even run by italians anymore the owners are turkish or from bangladesh or watever... its sad to see little italy loosing its essence.
I too miss my parents. I think of them every hour of every day. God bless them and God bless you Vinny.
He was great on film. I really liked him in Ghost Dog and Casino. RIP Vinny Vella . Beautiful short film.
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Beautifully made, captured such a beautiful soul and wonderful history of a time in NYC. Vinny had such a way of lighting up a room everywhere he went. It was an honor to work on projects with him and get to know him and beautiful family too.
100 %! Thanks for watching!
its sad that all these characters and this genunine generation will be gone soon and forever, nowadays you only see wanabes and idiots in little italy, some of the italian restaurants are not even run by italians anymore the owners are turkish or from bangladesh or watever... its sad to see little italy loosing its essence.
This reminds me of my childhood sitting around the table as my grandparents, aunts & uncles would play cards, all Italian & filled with love. God Bless those memories and The Good Old Days. Thank you for this video.
@@RaiderX948 you’re welcome and thanks for watching
Miss you (as we always said) my favorite Brother in Law. Crying my eyes out as I watch this, miss you lots. You were always so kind and most of all Funny. XXOO
Wow, all I could say is this is a mini masterpiece. The music in the back is so eerie but perfect. It’s also a similar story to my dad except he was from the Bronx. He’s 84 years old and still kicking. I hear all the stories about the way the Bronx was Used to get tired of the stories, but I guess if you saw your beloved neighborhood go completely down the drain, you may feel a certain way as well. He told me the grand concourse got its name because it was grand all the buildings had sunk in living rooms, and now if you go by, what a mess. And it’s only going to get worse. Back to this short movie I could watch it over and over again. Vinny sounds a lot like me. I’m 50 years old but drop out of school basically at 15 I hated school I got left back twice in second and third grade in Catholic school. Then I went to public school and didn’t like that neither. I eventually got my GED. Life is short, I’m 50 now looking back thinking where did the time go?
It’s scary how fast time flies. Thanks for watching!
Such a heartfelt tribute - thank you for creating such a warm neighborhood memory. My family came from Ellis Island and moved to Mott St where my Dad was born in the 1930's. It was filled with Italian merchants and was very much a neighborhood in the truest essence.
Thanks for the kind words!
As Vinny used to say, "Who's better than you"! @@PaulStoneFilms
Great 1st Episode. Loved Vinny.....I worked with Vinny on a webseries we were doing called "Finders Keepers" and we traveled from Philly to Little Italy quite often and hung out at La Mela on Mulberry St.
When my grandfather immigrated to the US from Sicily with his cousin Giuseppe Badagliacca at the turn of the century his destination was Elizabeth St. where Giuseppe had a barber shop. Since my dad was Irish, and my mom Italian, Rock & Roller Charlie Gracie called me the Irish Siggi, a moniker I wear proudly and which Vinny liked and also called me. Vinny was one of the nicest guys to work with. We were about the same age. He died on my birthday. He is missed.
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Love Vinny! Used to b.s. with him when I'd see him outside Albanese Meats. He knew my grandpa,Charlie Brody and uncle Raffie owner of Rays. Sneakers was his nickname cause he'd run when filming was going on. R.I.P.
Wow, what a beautiful film and wonderful story. It's a lovely tribute and such an interesting history.
Thank you and thanks for watching!!
I met Vinny at a cookie/pastrie joint at the corner of Mulberry & Canal st. He was really cool and my wife being italian so we took pictures. He would wear that gold necklace that the sopranos crew gave him. RIP 🙏
@@alangee79010 Thanks for watching. Vinny loved taking pictures with people. Heart of gold.
@PaulStoneFilms agreed and those people are a lost breed of Americana. I can't wait to see Ernie Rossi. Next time I migrate up to the city I hope to meet you. God Bless.
Its sad, i grew up in the same kind of neighborhood, im watching it happen as i type
“Artie Piscano” from Casino. I had no clue this man died 5 years ago. 🥲😢😢😢 Rest in peace. 😔
6:24 When he talks about missing his parents and the way things were when he was growing up, it was heartbreaking.
I know you’re with them now up in heaven.
@@truthteller4442 Yea that gets me every time. Vinny was a gem. Thanks for watching!
A time and neighborhood long gone. Italians moved up the economic ladder and have long since relocated. Little Italy exists only in movies, tv shows, history books, photo albums and memories. It will never be again.
@@spideraxis I don't think it was Italians moving up, I think it was Italians priced out by high rents and gentrification.
@@anthonytripp2251 That didn't happen too much in Little Italy. Gentrification was more of a trend on the UES, UWS of Manhattan, Harlem, Greenpoint and Williamsburgh In Brooklyn, Astoria and LIC in Queens. Italians wanted homes better than the dark, dingy tenements of the Lower East Side and Little Italy. Homes with windows, property, back yards, driveways and gardens. Once they moved a few steps up the economic ladder and could afford better, Little Italy no longer offered them a decent life.
@@spideraxis Nonsense.
Carroll gardens in Brooklyn was Italian and they have been completely priced out
@@anthonytripp2251it started by Italians moving up in society that left the he neighborhood cause it was a dangerous one and then there were the Chinese that slowly started pouring in taking over businesses and finally gentrification
Wow, thank you for the great film making and thank you for immortalizing people like Vinny.
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Fantastic! Love the episode and who cant love Vinny! One of a kind. Great job.
Thanks for watching Cuz! God broke the mold after Vinny was born.
I worked at Napoli at the corner of spring and Sullivan when I first moved to the city 1979; this brings back such memories, who knows where the time goes! Rest in peace to these wonderful gents!
My heart is full 💟 thank you 😊
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Johnny Cha Cha will forever be The Mayor of Little Italy ❤ R.I.H.
Awesome! Keep them coming!
Thanks! Will do!
I talked to VV on mulberry st. During the festival and several times since .
Nice piece. Vinny was a great guy. 👍🏻
MIssing parents I felt that the most also..lovely video
@@tericarter2019 Thanks!
I did not know he died 😢 , talked to him several times , struggling in the bizness decades we would talk about the bizness , i wish i could have gotten a break and been in something with him
Really enjoying this
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R.I.P. Vinny!
I was born in Manhattan too in 1960 French hospital, I’m never going back, it’s been 25 years. It would be like going to a wake if I did. End of the American empire. The old neighborhood is massage parlors with happy endings and boba store’s full of people from low trust societies…
Excellent
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As soon I got to New York I went to Umbertos , to eat where Crazy Joe ate . Loved it (I know the location moved a few doors down from the original) . Great atmosphere
@@Lexington125 thanks for watching!
@@PaulStoneFilms loved it & I watched all 8. all the best from England 🏴 🙌🏻🙏🏼
'little southern italy' would be a more appropriate name.
Standing O!!🙌🙌
RIP, Vinnie Vella!!!😊
Beautiful ❤
@@Johneladjmi76 thanks!
My whole life my dream was to make classic real life documentary's and write films about how I lived and my neighborhood but I made bad decisions and paid for them now I'm 33 and i will go down as 1 of the greatest to ever do this when its all said and done from the bottom, what a beautifully done series bro GODBLESS dude love from TRENTON NJ
Thanks for watching! More to come!
You're still young enough to do anything you want to do
@@frankmelotti3477 hey boss thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words the more I think about it I know your correct but I compare myself to others sometimes and play the victim in my head and think about all the years I lost to the street my poor judgement and incarceration but than again I think on it and realize God brought me through all these things survival for a real reason to succeed take care of my family and kids and show the younger kids that there's a better way honestly thx u bro GODBLESS LOVE FROM TRENTON NJ
Qnyone know where i can find short doc that was on Metro,NY area, about Vin's life and showing where his mom left him at home as a kid?
RIP Moe ❤ watching stories like these remind of sitting around the table with my pops and uncles talking about their heydays
Thanks for watching Whit!
how many people moved to get away from crime and the mafia
Mafia looks out for their neighborhoods.
@truthteller4442 meanwhile, they were importing herion and cocaine . getting people in debt through gambling and loan sharking. they wanted control of the neighborhoods and control of the crime . how many peoples cars got stolen in little Italy. the mafia tells everyone over and over that the neighborhood is safer, so people believe it.
@truthteller4442 The mob looks out for themselves and no one else.
@@truthteller4442at least the old school mafiosos did. They had real street code
@@truthteller4442 Ofcourse they did, by extorting them. The only reason they looked out for “their neighborhood” was so no other crooks but them would get a piece of the pie.
He is so Great !
The one and the only.
Rip Vinny & Moe grandi 🇮🇹💪
Rip Little 🇮🇹
Purtroppo i tempi cambiano ....triste
When did he pass away , 😢
Same sad story for the biggest Little Italy East Harlem
@@jamespaolino7365 that's right. 116th St
The Mob those Stunods should have bought up all the RE in little italy and kept it Little Italy,and keep the rents for Italians that can afford.
Yes I agree with you now it's all Chinese predominantly I am not a racist I definitely respect culture
The Mafia isn't the same. No honor.
Joe the cat Laforte did own alotta the real estate in little Italy and his family still does own some but rents most of it out
VINNIE! YO! VIN!
Born n raised NYC, lower east side.
I remember the bocci court on Houston.
Say hi to Alex at 141 mulberry
The Glory Days
WHEN WAS THIS FILMED? GENTRIFICATION/////
Bravo
Thanks JImmy!
@@PaulStoneFilms like to see more like this !!!
Subscribe to the channel. A new episode goes live every week or so. @@jimmymusechuk6316
Rest in power
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202 Hester Street 😀
When was this produced?
@@jessewolf7649 it was shot in 2016. The short version had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. This new series was produced a few months ago. Thanks for the support!
Rent Control should be a National Mandate! Property owners should make a Profit, but not have the ability to destroy Society because of Greed. The local Governments should not Tax Citizens to the poor house either. Be careful who you Vote for.
Didn't this guy play in Ghost dog?
@@seamusohoulihan666 yes he did. Casino and Sopranos too
@@PaulStoneFilms nice
I use to live in 284 mulberry street back in the 80s Italians started leaving around that time. The building 284 had toilets in the hallway how strange was that? But yea I was baptized right down the corner on Prince.
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Did you sell fireworks and buy clothes at Canal Jeans?
@@robertadinolfi4217 🤣 I’m 42 years old I was too young to sell anything.
@realnewyorkcityliving2065 I used to buy clothes at Canal Jeans and my sister and I bought fireworks from Italian kids on Canal Street in 82.
@@robertadinolfi4217 that’s awesome , I miss the Italian parade on Mulberry Street back in 87-88 I was 8 years old fun times
Mein Herr, did you know Red who owned 262 Mott Straße?
Bubblegum Gangster...
its sad that all these characters and this genunine generation will be gone soon and forever, nowadays you only see wanabes and idiots in little italy, some of the italian restaurants are not even run by italians anymore the owners are turkish or from bangladesh or watever... its sad to see little italy loosing its essence.
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@@jimfoo-6041 thanks for watching!
@PaulStoneFilms I watch Everything...WSB☘️
@@PaulStoneFilmswhat kind of films are u involved in ?
@@garyny4073 commercials, and documentaries👍🏼
@@PaulStoneFilms is their any in front for commercials , behind the camera work ? Struggling working decades .
Ask the Lenape Indians.
The bums took it over.
And Chinatown
This guy is a cartoon. Got a pistol medallion, c'mon.
The pistol was a gift by the creator of The Soprano's. Every cast member got one.
2016. I was working in little Italy. What was funny Puerto Ricans didn’t like to work, but everyone who worked in little Italy were Mexicano. Yes, Talked to the owners, the Mexicano is willing to break his back and work but the Puerto Rican don’t do shit. I didn’t know.. Downey California
Great video.
@@longlivingdude thanks!
@@PaulStoneFilms no problem, I'm binging through them all now.