“Fedeltà: Soldati. Prigionieri.” Film Screening
Join the Italian American Program for a free film screening.
“Fedeltà: Soldati. Prigionieri.” chronicles the experiences of Italian Prisoners of War (POWs), mostly captured in North Africa and Sicily, who were sent to Letterkenny Army Depot outside Chambersburg, Pa., during World War II. The film documents the POWs’ journey from war to peace and shows how their impact is still felt today.
Shot in both the United States and Italy, the documentary includes interviews with family members of the prisoners. It also utilizes original archival documents and footage from the families, the U.S. Army, and other sources associated with the Italian Service Units – Italian soldiers who renounced Fascism and agreed to collaborate with the United States after Italy’s surrender in 1943.
This program is co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh’s Italian Nationality Room Committee, which is a part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs (NRIEP). To learn more about the Italian Room, please contact [email protected].
Admission
This in-person screening is free with advance registration.
Please note, the film will be presented in both English and Italian, with Italian subtitles for the English dialogue and English subtitles for the Italian dialogue.
About the Speaker
Dr. Steve Mancini is currently an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Systems at Robert Morris University. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems from Liberty University as well as a master’s degree with a concentration in Software Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has published various journal articles and spoken at conferences/events all over the world. He is also an international, award-winning filmmaker. His recent film “Fedeltà: Soldati. Prigionieri.” has been accepted into film festivals in seven countries and various cities in the U.S. and has won numerous awards.
Mancini is currently in production for two new documentaries; in addition, he is the host of the award-winning Italian Impact Podcast, available on all major streaming services, which is downloaded in over 25 countries. He was recently appointed Honorary Consulate by the Italian Government for the Pittsburgh area and thus serves the Italian community in the tri-state area.