Cobblestones

<p><strong style=color: rgba(9 47 55 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>The turbulent history of Post-Reconstruction New Orleans collides with the plight of Sicilian immigrants seeking refuge in America.</strong><span style=color: rgba(9 47 55 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(9 47 55 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Antonio a young man fleeing Sicily after avenging his father's murder embarks on a harrowing journey to New Orleans with the help of Jesuit priests expelled from his homeland. However the promise of a fresh start quickly sours as Antonio becomes entangled in a volatile clash of cultures corruption and crime.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(9 47 55 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>In the late 19th century Italian immigrants in New Orleans faced hostility exploitation and a brutal system of indentured servitude. Antonio becomes a witness to history as a bitter feud over the docks spirals into violence culminating in the assassination of Irish police chief David C. Hennessy. The ensuing trial of nine Italians and the shocking lynching of eleven innocent men ignited international outrage threatening to sever ties between the United States and Italy.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(9 47 55 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Caught in the crossfire of prejudice and power struggles Antonio fights to survive while grappling with his own past and future. His journey weaves a gripping tale of resilience betrayal and the enduring hope for justice. </span><em style=color: rgba(9 47 55 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Cobblestones: A New Orleans Tragedy</em><span style=color: rgba(9 47 55 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> is a poignant reminder of the human cost of intolerance and the courage it takes to rebuild a life from ashes.</span></p><p></p><p><strong>A phenomenal epic account of a forgotten slice of New Orleans history for fans of Scorsese/Coppola-type cinematic dramas such as <em>Midnight Vendetta</em> and <em>The Godfather</em>! - HFC Reviews</strong></p><p></p>