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Podcast: The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno
Episode: Demystifying The Mafia With Chazz Palminteri
Description: Hollywood is no stranger to the romanticization of the mafia. With the gangster genre producing some of the industry's most well-liked movies, it's not hard to see how audiences' perceptions of criminals and mob bosses have been easily influenced. While many notable films are based on fictitious accounts, A Bronx Tale was born from a real-life mobster shooting.Famed actor and writer Chazz Palminteri shares how he drew inspiration from his encounters with the mafia growing up in order to write the beloved film. He takes a look at Hollywood's portrayal of the mob in...