🎙️ Bonus Episode: Mamma, That’s All Right — Italians in the American South
In this bonus episode of Italian American Stories, Stephanie sits down with director Valentina Signorelli and Italian musicians Luca Chiappara and Mario Monterosso to discuss their new documentary, Mamma, That’s All Right, which debuted at the National Italian American Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C.
The film follows Luca and Mario as they journey from Italy to the American South, tracing their pursuit of the American Dream through music, friendship, and culture. Set against the backroads of Nashville and Memphis, the story bridges two worlds, Sicily and Tennessee, through rhythm, heritage, and heart.
With a special cameo by Priscilla Presley, this conversation explores the shared soul between Italian passion and Southern sound, and the beauty of chasing dreams far from home. As Mario puts it best, “My family gave me my roots but rock and roll gave me my wings.”
Check out more information about the film at www.daitona.it
Follow Valentina, Luca and Mario
Valentina:
Instagram - @cosmopolitan_londoner
Luka:
https://lucachiappara.com/
Instagram - @luca.chiappara
Facebook: “Luca Chiappara Music” page
Mario:
Instagram - @marioredmount
Facebook page “Mario Monterosso Music”