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The Mob: Chicago-style Cinema

Chicago native and film producer J. Kenneth Ezra explains, Chicago still has the typical types of mobsters, like Johnny Garlic, Snake Man, and Bobby the Hitmen. But the Chicago mob is different from other cities. First, the Chicago mob took on characteristics like the city itself. They worked hard. I mean, they get up early and get off work very late. And they rarely look like their grandfather Al Capone. Those days are behind us.

J. Kenneth Ezra is producing a 10-film package. In the remake of the independent “The Right thing” (see trailer at http://www.razorfilms.com), his association with director and writer Vito Brancato gives us an authentic point of view on the Chicago mob scene. Tony Russo, a low-level street kid, gets caught up in the power struggle between the Chicago Police Department, which is known for getting in the way of the mob, and a powerful mob boss, who does. you did not know better you would. I think he was a retired electrician living in posh suburban Chicago.

We have a lot of stars interested in the role of Tony Russo, who plays the low-level mob guy who takes desperate measures when thrown into a desperate situation. “Russo really embodies the characteristics of the Chicago mob in the ’70s and’ 80s.” Ezra explains. “This guy is bitter about his role in the tight-fisted hierarchy of the Chicago mob, which runs like a big old money corporation, too slow to try new things. He hates that the best of them. They don’t sync up and let some of the The Biggest Small Businesses Like any Chicago entity, the Chicago mob has a notorious lack of funding for research and development.

They prefer to live off the power and royalties of old proven products. Successful Corporations Maintain Strong Growth and Market Share “In this true-life story, you see when things get out of hand, the Chicago mob handles the situation like IBM, isolates the problem, finds a solution, and follows up on the problem. product and efficiency.In the end, they get up early, work hard, endure the frozen Windy City, and keep harvesting.

“I try to develop a passionate talent with a great knowledge of the subject. The love of putting it into a film is essential. Vito turns out to be just that. I was impressed by his original script” Blackstone “, which aired on PBS. It took a well-known street rumor from Chicago. Kennedy was to be assassinated during his trip to Chicago before moving to Dallas. ” I loved that Vito took that rumor and filled in the blanks. Especially when he did the hard work of interviewing people “supposedly close to history.” I don’t think you find that kind of authenticity in filmmakers today. I want to produce and develop people with that kind of talent, passion and knowledge about what they are filming. The rest will be translated on the big screen, followed by funding and great audience reaction.

A prominent Hollywood agent reports: “It’s a pleasure to see someone for the past 7 years stay the course and get up.” Ken is so committed to authentic movies that he volunteered to work at the craft service table on the set of After Freedom, director Vahe Babian, a film about Armenians adjusting to life here in Los Angeles. “If it’s true, real and authentic. I want to be a part of it. Even if I have to serve literally everyone on set. Being a part of her movie continues my journey of authenticity. I think our movie” The Right Thing “is the thing. correct for authenticity.