Italian Stereotypes
Clip: Season 1 | 3m 39s
Italian stereotypes are still prevalent in contemporary America.
In contemporary America, Italian-Americans continue to search for an identity that embraces both sides of the hypen.
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THE ITALIAN AMERICANS is a production of WETA Washington, D.C., and Ark Media, in association with John Maggio Productions. Corporate funding is provided by DelGrosso Foods. Foundation funding is provided...
Italian Stereotypes
Clip: Season 1 | 3m 39s
In contemporary America, Italian-Americans continue to search for an identity that embraces both sides of the hypen.
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THE ITALIAN AMERICANS is a production of WETA Washington, D.C., and Ark Media, in association with John Maggio Productions. Corporate funding is provided by DelGrosso Foods. Foundation funding is provided...