Interview with Manuela Filomena and Eufrasio Volpe

Interview Spotlight: Manuela Filomena on My Florita

Check out this recent Interview with Manuela Filomena (PhD candidate in Comparative Studies) and Eufrasio Volpe (producer) on the documentary My Florita: Interview

 

Below is a short preview of the interview

Can you tell us something about this project? How did you get the idea of making My FlorÌta?

 
The documentary My FlorÌta is a 60-minute film set in South Florida. This area has a large Italian community that includes both Italians who emigrated to the United States and descendants of Italian Americans who families emigrated decades ago. What makes My FlorÌta unique is that it breaks away from traditional documentary styles. While it features interviews with different people, the film is told from the perspective of a young Italian American man who reflects on his family’s history. As he examines old photos and memorabilia, his narration connects the personal stories and cultural insights of the interviewees. The film is the product of a creative collaboration with Vincenza Iadevaia. We were introduced by a mutual friend who had studied at Florida Atlantic University where I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Comparative Studies. 

 

To read more, check out the interview link listed in this blog post! Congrats, Manuela!