Once Upon a Time in Queens2013

Director
David Rodriguez

Actors

Paul Sorvino (Joe Scoleri)
Michael Rapaport (Bobby DiBianco)
Renee Props (Rita Scoleri)
Andrea Nittoli Kelly (Michelle DiBianco)
Lev Gorn (Dominic Salerno Jr.)
Steven Bauer (P.O. Ramirez)

Recently released from prison, an ex-mafia boss tries not to fall into his old habits, but surviving outside of the mafia is harder than it seems.
The 1990’s marked the end of some of the most powerful New York mafia families. Once feared, they were now heading toward extinction. Undermined by deadly rivalries and federal investigations, these families transformed into fractious strangers, and as a result, their undisputed leadership and power withered. After spending 20 years in federal prison for a myriad of crimes, the ailing Mafia Capo Joseph ‘Mr. Joe’ Scoleri is released. As he tries to reconnect with his daughter Rita and establish a relationship with his neighbor Bobby, he realizes that the life he knew no longer exists and nothing is the same as it was before he went away.
“A fantastic cast comes together to create a funny, poignant portrait of a man trying to cope with his past, and a present he doesn’t fully comprehend.” – Seattle Times
“Terrific performances and chemistry from Sorvino and Rappaport. Different take on the Mafiosi than we normally see in the movies.” – Cinema 365
“A kinder, gentler, mob film, with zings and whammies around every corner. Rodriguez created so many ‘is this really happening’ or WTF (!?) moments that it truly seemed genuine almost like it could my family reunion. Sorvino, is just as commanding on screen as during his more famous mobster roles and is joined by a talented group of familiar faces. Its mob aged and modernized, like fine wine and mozzarella. I enjoyed it.” – Haute Lifestyle