FIVE-FINGER DISCOUNT: A CROOKED FAMILY HISTORY
Growing up in a world of crime and corruption is one thing; getting out in one piece is a whole other story.
A lively new documentary explores the inspiring story behind Helene Stapinski’s best-selling memoir about growing up in a Jersey City family often overwhelmed with petty criminals, crooks, corrupt politicians, murderers and mobster wannabes
Thursday, March 2nd at 7:30pm
In Person: Author Helene Stapinski,
Director Steven Fischler, and
Producer Rosanne Braun
Members $10 / Public $15 (includes Q&A with the filmmakers, a reception and booksigning with Helene Stapinski)
FIVE-FINGER DISCOUNT: A Crooked Family History tells Helene Stapinski’s story of growing up in a Jersey City family often overwhelmed with petty criminals, crooks, corrupt politicians, murderers and mobster wannabes, at a time when Jersey City was the poster-child for 20th Century urban political corruption. The documentary follows Helene’s journey to emancipate herself from this legacy by becoming a writer -- without losing her love of and attachment to her family.
Written and Directed by Steven Fischler. Based on the book by Helene Stapinski. Produced by Steven Fischler & Rosanne Braun. Executive Produced by Rosanne Braun & Charles Hobson. Cinematography and Editing by John Miglietta. Copyright 2017: The Center For Independent Productions. 2017, 55 minutes, color.
