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Italian

Mal'occhio; the evil eye

A look at the evil eye superstition within the Italian-Montreal community, and the world.

Portrait of a Street: The Soul and Spirit of College

Eight individuals recall growing up Jewish, Italian and Black in Toronto's Little Italy during the 30's, 40's and 50's. Featuring Johnny Lombardi, Sam (The Record Man) Sniderman, Stanley Grizzle, Rose Grieco, Fanny Brass and The Sherman Brothers. This film interweaves first-person accounts, archival footage, 8mm home movies, personal photos and present-day footage of the College Street and Kensington Market neighbourhoods to build a portrait of a time, a place and a generation. Broadcast on PBS.
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