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The Italian Americans is a PBS documentary series about the Italian experience in America. The series, written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, explores the evolution of Italian Americans from the late nineteenth century to today, from “outsiders” once viewed with suspicion and mistrust to some of the most prominent leaders of business, politics and the arts today.

Stanley Tucci provides a warm, guiding voice that breathes life into this sweeping historical chronicle. You will trace the transformation of a marginalized community into a cornerstone of the American identity through intimate personal stories.