Breathing Life into the Italian Immigrant Story with Joe Orazi

Italian Roots and Genealogy

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Imagine uncovering a family history so rich and impactful that it propels you to pen an intriguing tale about Italian immigration to America. That's precisely what our guest, Joe Orazi, author of L'America, did. In a heartwarming conversation, Joe shares his personal experiences growing up in an Italian family in Pittsburgh and how these experiences shaped his perspective on culture, identity, and heritage.
Uncover the hidden gems of Italian immigration as Joe takes us back to 1915 through his book, L'America. He meticulously researched to craft an authentic and emotional storyline that details the journey of three different Italian families who established their lives in America. If that isn't exciting enough, prepare to be thrilled as we explore the potential of bringing this rich narrative to life in a mini-series with Little Studio Films.
But there's more than just a captivating story to our conversation. We delve into the complexities of Italian culture, the impact of the mafia, and foreign influences on Italy. Joe insightfully discusses the unique blend of being both Italian and American, shedding light on his own feelings of dual identity. As we wrap up this enlightening discussion, we reflect on the importance of understanding our roots, urging you, our listeners, to delve into your own histories. Don't miss out on this intriguing journey with Joe Orazi!

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L'America
Preceding WWII, hundreds of thousands of Italians came to our shores this is their story.
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1. Breathing Life into the Italian Immigrant Story with Joe Orazi (00:00:00)

2. Italian-American Family History and Cultural Heritage (00:00:10)

3. [Ad] The Family Histories Podcast (00:18:46)

4. (Cont.) Italian-American Family History and Cultural Heritage (00:18:47)

5. Italian American Immigration and Assimilation (00:19:04)

6. Developing a Mini Series About Baseball (00:36:30)

7. The Untold Story of Italian Immigration (00:43:10)

8. Italian Americans and Ellis Island (00:56:46)