Business is Dead (2011)

Artwork for Theatrical Release

I came across this delightful short film almost entirely by serendipity, and what a joy it was.

Halfway between the raw enjoyment of Mean Streets (1973) and the beautiful uncomfortableness of The Godfather (1972) and a hell of a gorgeous bit of film.

The story itself should be recognizable to anybody with a decent memory, but the imaginative mix of goomba comedy and mafia drama is perfectly fit for this true to the grit Jersey City film.

Written and Directed by Vito LaBruno and shot in a mixture of Cinema Verite and conventional film, it is an easy film to find, check YouTube.

I would say watch it now.  It's only 12 minutes, but it might be taken down once this mook hits it big in bling town.