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Lemonada Media
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The epic true story of an Italian Jewish family, split apart by love, fascism and war. Through shocking discoveries - and Stanley Tucci’s artistry - an enthralling personal history comes to life. When documentarian David Modigliani was a kid, his grandfather, Franco, won the Nobel Prize. But, David’s always been more fascinated by the love story that made it possible -- his grandparents' romance on the run from Fascist Italy. When he digs into their story, he uncovers a darker side to their fairytale escape: a brother left behind to face the Nazi occupation - and startling...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 513 ratings
Amazing!
Such an interesting & moving telling of WWII history of Italian Jews in Italy that I was not aware of. Excellent podcast
Italy&WWII buff via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/11/24
Captivating podcast
Beautifully told and historically fascinating
rollodulce via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/24/24
Amazing story so well told.
An amazing WWII story of survival and determination. Excellent podcast in all aspects.
kateltecnico via Apple Podcasts · Spain · 10/16/24
Recent Episodes
EPISODE 10 -- As Italy sweeps Fascism's failures under the rug, the "King of the Books" considers reclaiming his throne. Post-war, Franco and his family revisit the question that could come for us, now, again: flee or stay? David uncovers new letters from his Nonna Serena, with blessings for a...
Published 07/31/24
Published 07/31/24
EPISODE 9 -- As Franco listens from New York, and his family listens from safehouses inside Rome, the radio broadcasts the Allies' decisive attack to free the city. David's cousins recall the day of liberation - and those who didn't make it. Split apart by war, the two Modigliani brothers, Franco...
Published 07/24/24
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