Italian Americans have had an indelible impact on the fabric of American culture which manifests itself in diverse ways, both encompassing veritable attributes of the culture and also promulgating enduring stereotypes. Today, let's take a look at the Italian American influence on American film and some great opportunities you have to understand this cinematic history, discuss the nuances and see actual films in the coming weeks.

There is a marvelous exhibit currently on display at the Museo Italo Americano called Italian American Cinema: From Capra to the Coppolas that will continue until March 6th, 2016. This original, documentary exhibit traces the profound impact that Italian Americans have had on the evolution of cinema in the United States.

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Source: San Francisco, Italy