Grandparents & Grandchildren in Italian America - Nonni e nipoti nell'America italiana

The  project explores the relationship between different generations of Italians in America and is narrated firsthand by the protagonists. Five couples of grandparents and grandchildren tell their stories in a conversation that touches on central issues concerning Italian identity in the US. 

 

Introductory remarks by:

- Francesco Genuardi, Consul General of Italy in New York 

- Michael Arena, Pulitzer Prize, Director for Communications and Marketing, CUNY

Presentations by:

- Gaetano Calà (Director of ANFE and member of CGIE)

- Letizia Airos (Editor in Chief and co-founder i-Italy)

- Ottorino Cappelli, PhD (Project Manager and co-founder i-Italy) 

The protagonists of the video will be present. 

They include:

- Matilda Raffa Cuomo and Amanda Cole

- Joseph Tusiani and Paola Tusiani

- Aileen Riotto Sirey and Emma Bankier

- Rosaria Liuzzo and Mara Sparacino

- John P. Calvelli and John D. Calvelli

WHEN: Italy National Day, June 2nd, 5PM 

WHERE: The Consulate General of Italy in New York, 690 Park Ave.

The first conversations will run on our television show, which airs every week on NYCTV (Channel25 & 525). Immediately after airing, they will be made available on the web (www.i-Italy.org) 

Il progetto è stato realizzato con ll sostegno del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale - Direzione Generale per gli Italiani all'Estero e le Politiche Migratorie.