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Joe Petrosino – the only NYPD officer killed overseas in the line of duty. Our five-episode podcast, MY NAME IS PETROSINO, helmed by Oscar-winning documentarian Anthony Giacchino, is currently in production. Your support is key to unveiling this gripping tale.
THE HOST
MY NAME IS PETROSINO offers a multi-dimensional approach to Petrosino’s story, combining a deeply personal journey with historical context, investigation, and cultural exploration. And it all starts with our host, Anthony Giacchino. Preserving Petrosino’s story has been a passion project of Giacchino’s since 2005, when he first read about the detective on a tiny marker in a small Manhattan park. Giacchino was surprised he had never heard of him and promptly went to the New York Public Library, where he spent hours scrolling through old newspaper articles in an attempt to discover more. As the printouts of the assassinated detective’s adventures filled his research binders, Giacchino couldn’t help but wonder why the memory of this man had virtually been forgotten. This question led Giacchino on a 19-year mission to research and preserve Joe Petrosino’s story. A granddaughter’s trust, a museum, and the upheaval of Hurricane Sandy become integral chapters in this captivating podcast. Giacchino’s passion becomes infectious, guiding listeners on a compelling odyssey from the streets of New York’s Little Italy to the heart of Palermo, Sicily.
YOUR ROLE
By supporting MY NAME IS PETROSINO, you're not just contributing to a podcast; you're becoming a vital part of our mission to preserve history, challenge stereotypes, and foster cultural understanding. Join us in bringing Detective Joe Petrosino's story to a global audience. Your generous donation propels us forward, ensuring this forgotten Italian immigrant regains the recognition he deserves. Click “Donate to Project” now and be a key player in unraveling the layers of Petrosino's legacy.
