A Crooked Family Doc at Montauk Library
The Montauk Library will present “Five-Finger Discount: A Crooked Family History,” a documentary produced by Rosanne Braun, a Montauk resident, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The film is based on Helene Stapinski’s memoir of the same title.
Ms. Stapinski’s memoir describes growing up in Jersey City in a family abounding in crooks, corrupt politicians, mobster wannabes, and murderers. The camera also focuses on Jersey City during the 20th century, when for 30 years Mayor Frank (“I Am The Law”) Hague turned the city into a closed system fueled by power, money, and corruption.
“Five-Fingered Discount” premiered on local PBS stations in March. Ms. Braun’s previous film, “Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies,” aired on public stations in the United States and worldwide.
A question-and-answer session with the filmmaker will follow the free screening.