Boston’s North End: An Italian American Story had its neighborhood premiere Saturday night on Hanover Street at St. Stephen’s Church. The documentary film chronicles the North End from the immigration era to modern times.
This is the first feature length, high definition film to chronicle the vibrant Italian American community that has called the North End of Boston home for well over 100 years. “Boston’s North End: An Italian American Story” is based on historical records and interviews with Italian American North Enders and their descendants, ranging in age from 7 to 94, from around the Boston area. It also features original music written especially for the film, home videos, and many photographs. Highlights include early political struggles, former World Welterweight Boxing Champion Tony DeMarco, and Stephen Puleo, author of “The Boston Italians.”
A little about Boston’s North End:
- Filmed between 2009 and 2016
- Captured in HD, Digital Format
- Features Original Musical Score
- Total Cost of the Movie was more than $70,000
- Individual contributions to support the film ranged from $10 to $10,000
DVDs are available for sale at the North End Historical Society website.
Great night for the North End. The movie is spectacular all North Enders should purchase a copy and join the North End Historical Society.
Thank you Matt for the coverage and the photos.
Good job fellas makes me proud
Tony DeMarco, still looking good Champ.
It was a true privilege to attend Saturday night’s North End premiere (being able to purchase and walk out with a copy of the DVD afterwards was a great bonus!).
The film is wonderful. Many thanks to everyone that worked so hard for so many years to make this film come to fruition.
As a 19-year resident of The North End, it was important for me to see how the neighborhood has evolved so much over the years and what makes living here so special.
David Marx
North End Public Safety Committee Chair
Great to see Tony DeMarco, as well.