The film explores the personal and professional consequences of Buscetta's decision, which led to over of Mafiosi in Italy and the United States. Key elements of the documentary include:
: For the first time in 30 years, Buscetta's wife and children break their silence to discuss their life in hiding under the U.S. witness protection program. Our Godfather
: It contrasts the "romanticized" Mafia of Hollywood films with the sobering reality of violence and betrayal that Buscetta experienced. The film explores the personal and professional consequences
: It details the brutal retaliation by the Mafia, which resulted in the murders of 11 of Buscetta's family members , including two of his sons. : It contrasts the "romanticized" Mafia of Hollywood
The documentary is currently available for viewing on platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video . Our Godfather (2019) - IMDb
is a 2019 feature-length documentary directed by Mark Franchetti and Andrew Meier that tells the true story of Tommaso Buscetta , the first high-ranking Italian Mafia boss to break the code of silence ( omertà ) and testify against the Cosa Nostra.
: The film utilizes unseen private home videos, photographs, and courtroom footage, including scenes of Buscetta being questioned by a young Rudy Giuliani during major trials.