Shooting the Mafia

Unrated

11/22/20191h 34m

Theatrical Release (US)

Overview:

Sicilian photojournalist Letizia Battaglia began a long battle against the ruthless Cosa Nostra when she first photographed the sinister scene of a brutal murder. Documenting the barbaric rule of the Italian Mafia, she was an unwavering witness to its crimes. Her art and courage helped end the horrific and bloody reign of the Corleonesi clan.

Director:

Kim Longinotto

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

politics
palermo, sicily
biography
trial
organized crime
sicilian mafia
photojournalism
woman director
italian history
portrait of an artist

Cast

Letizia Battaglia

~ as ~

Self - Photographer

Mariachiara Di Trapani

~ as ~

Self - Interviewer

Eduardo Rebulla

~ as ~

Self - Writer

Santi Caleca

~ as ~

Self - Photographer

Franco Zecchin

~ as ~

Self - Photographer

Roberto Timperi

~ as ~

Self - Photographer

Cristina Rajola

~ as ~

Self - Interviewer

Luciano Leggio

~ as ~

Self - Mafioso (archive footage)

Giovanni Falcone

~ as ~

Self - Prosecuting Magistrate (archive footage)

Tommaso Buscetta

~ as ~

Self - Mafioso Pentito (archive footage)

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Reviews (2)

SWITCH.
Written 6 year(s) ago
6
As it jumps from era to era, the film never quite brings together the determined woman and her trailblazing work into a coherent portrait. 'Shooting the Mafia' is an interesting but disjointed look at one of the great photographers of our time.
- Jake Watt
Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-shooting-the-mafia-an-interesting-but-unclear-picture

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JPV852
Written 5 year(s) ago
6
Okay documentary that feels a bit disjointed, on the one hand wanting to be about this female photojournalist and her personal life, which when it came to her daughters didn't want to discuss, but also about the mafia's heavy control in Sicily and Corleone, and the uprising of the population to get rid of them, with the aid of a couple brave prosecutors who sacrificed their lives doing so.

While this woman's — Letizia Battaglia — life is interesting, especially her close relationships, this documentary didn't seem sure where to focus. Plus, the premise that Battaglia fought against the Mafia didn't really connect. She took some stark and graphic pictures, but they don't exactly translate to how she was part of the Mafia's takedown. Also, they kind of glossed over some major events, including per political career, other than that she got well paid in doing nothing as decisions were made outside of her control.

All in all, a fascinating character for sure and I would say it's worth checking out, but I think more could've been done to show viewers a fuller picture of her life rather than bits and pieces intertwined with the Mafia's brutality.

3.0/5