by James Pasto

In July 2013, I wrote about the North End Historical Society's documentary. I had thought that the film would be premiered in early 2014. I was optimistic. Nevertheless, good things come to those who wait, and the film was finally premiered on Jan. 20, 2016 at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre on Washington Street – and with our thanks to Suffolk University and John Nucci.

This is only its first showing, and there are many others planned. The film is called "Boston's North End: An Italian American Story." As the title indicates, it is not so much a documentary history as it is the story of some of the things that made the North End special: These include Sunday dinners, nicknames, street corners, Doo Wop, Tony De Marco, and coach Dom Campochiaro.

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Fonte: Bostoniano