Mussolini's Friend

Mussolini's Friend

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The Fairytale Escape

EPISODE 1 -- In 1939, Franco Modigliani escaped Fascist Italy for the United States. He'd go on to win a Nobel Prize, but his grandson, David, is most interested in the romance-on-the-run that made it all possible. When David digs into his grandparents' fairytale escape, he uncov ...  Show more

Introducing: Pack One Bag

TRAILER -- The epic true story of an Italian family, split apart by love, fascism and war. Through shocking discoveries - and Stanley Tucci’s artistry - an enthralling personal history comes to life. Follow the Tribeca-winning podcast, PACK ONE BAG, today. The first two episodes ...  Show more

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