On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Italian American Museum in New York City will host a special screening of “Napoli–New York,” a film that brings together Italian cinema, the history of immigration and the enduring connection between Italy and the United States.
The screening will begin at 6:00 PM at the Italian American Museum, located at 151 Mulberry Street in the heart of Manhattan’s historic Little Italy. Doors open at 5:45 PM, and the program is scheduled to run until 8:00 PM. Tickets are $25, and seating is limited.
Directed by Academy Award winner Gabriele Salvatores, “Napoli–New York” has an extraordinary origin. The story is based on a treatment written by Federico Fellini and his longtime collaborator Tullio Pinelli that was rediscovered decades later. The film transforms that forgotten project into a moving journey across the Atlantic.
Set in the difficult years immediately following World War II, the story follows Carmine and Celestina, two children struggling to survive amid the poverty and ruins of Naples. Hoping to reunite with Celestina’s sister, who had previously emigrated to America, they secretly board a ship sailing for New York. Their adventure places them among the generations of Italians who crossed the Atlantic in search of opportunity and a new life.
The film will be presented in Italian with English subtitles. Admission also includes access to the Italian American Museum’s current exhibitions, making the evening an opportunity to experience both Italian cinema and the broader history of the Italian American community.
September 24, 2026 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Italian American Museum – 151 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013
