That was the big thing in Hollywood at the time, as I briefly touched upon by mentioning 'The Sopranos' (same time period), in which the 'Italian American identity' was being deconstructed in typical HBO fashion. 'The Sopranos' had a huge cultural impact on the entertainment industry.
I guess I would ask why you insist on singling Italians out among white people?
That was the big thing in Hollywood at the time, as I briefly touched upon by mentioning 'The Sopranos' (same time period), in which the 'Italian American identity' was being deconstructed in typical HBO fashion. 'The Sopranos' had a huge cultural impact on the entertainment industry.