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Martin Scorcese’s documentary “Italianamerican” - Part II

Besides finding this documentary so fascinating (I’m a sucker for old NYC footage), I feel like I have so many links to this documentary…..1) I’m half Italian-American so Scorcese’s mother’s mannerisms and vocal inflections are comforting and remind me of my grandmother, 2) The tradition of MAKING the sauce and the meatballs continues to be a strong presence in my life, 3) A family member grew up with Martin Scorcese on Elizabeth St., 4) Alot of their discussion revolves around my neighborhood and the changes it has gone through.

So glad I stumbled upon this little gem of a film.

My favorite one yet!!! Shit New Yorkers Say………However, I have to add some from my personal experience of growing up here and living on the LES.

- “Is the F train not running again? F*CKKKKKK!!!”
- “Ugh. It’s raining”
- “Ugh. It’s snowing”
- “Ugh. It’s fucking freezing.”
- “What’s that stench?”
- “They’re not from here. You can tell by their outfit.”
- “I dont’ go above 14th street…..on the weekends.”

If you live in NYC, and love it as much as I do…this video is definitely going to pull at your heartstrings.

(via ANIMALNEWYORK)

Where are the bike lanes? And all the cabs, buses and subways look like shit. Crime. It does not look enjoyable to me. And why does everyone who speaks in this propaganda film have a weird NY accent?