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Stephen Vittoria

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Newark, New Jersey, The United States

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Stephen Vittoria is an award-winning filmmaker and author.

His last two feature documentaries—"Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary" and "One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern"—have been embraced by moviegoers and audiences worldwide. Vittoria was also a producer on two feature documentaries by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney: "Gonzo: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson" and "Magic Trip: Ken Kesey's Search for a Kool Place."

Along with journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, Vittoria co-authored the three-book nonfiction series "Murder Incorporated: Empire, Genocide, and Manifest Destiny"—with forewords by Angela Davis, S. Brian Willson, and Chris Hedges. Vittoria also contributed to an anthology (along with Norman Maile ...more

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	Murder Incorporated - Dreaming of Empire: Book One (Empire, Genocide, and Manifest Destiny) by Chris Hedges (Foreword), Mumia Abu-Jamal, Stephen Vittoria (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 31 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder Incorporated - America's Favorite Pastime: Book Two (Empire, Genocide, and Manifest Destiny 2) by Mumia Abu-Jamal, Stephen Vittoria (Goodreads Author), S. Brian Willson 4.21 avg rating — 14 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christina and the Whitefish 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder Incorporated - Perfecting Tyranny: Book Three (Empire, Genocide, and Manifest Destiny) by Stephen Vittoria (Goodreads Author), Stephen Vittoria (Goodreads Author), Angela Y. Davis (Foreword) 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Times Like These: How We Pray it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Stephen Vittoria said: " There are times when reading “Whistle Punk Falls” (Shaun Anthony McMichael’s new novel) that you feel like you’re experiencing unknown streams of English—maybe for the very first time—moments that scream inspired. You’ll tip your hat at his ingenuity ...more "

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Stephen Vittoria liked Reader's review of Christina and the Whitefish: "In many of the reader reviews of CHRISTINA AND THE WHITEFISH, the first review tends to be Dave Zirin’s with his quote, “If Bruce Springsteen wrote fiction, it would read a great deal like this." Well, I have already leant my book copy to other frien" Read more of this review »
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Stephen Vittoria liked Tupper Lienke's review of Christina and the Whitefish: "I recommend this book. It has two fascinating characters, Christina, a young woman, currently living in Southern California, who, in response to the challenges of modern life in America and her own struggles with relationships and sanity, stumbles in" Read more of this review »
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Stephen Vittoria liked Robert Guillory's review of Christina and the Whitefish: A Novel: "“Christina and the Whitefish” is an inspiring story of two people who probably needed each other but didn’t know it until they met. Seemingly opposite, their commonalities slowly emerge as a compliment to each other and the narrative. Vittoria's writ" Read more of this review »
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Stephen Vittoria liked Shaun McMichael's review of Christina and the Whitefish: "There’s something for everybody in this well-produced, voice-y volume. Stephen Vittoria’s debut novel tells the story of how an unexpected friendship with The Whitefish, an enigmatic local club owner of the derelict Asbury Park neighborhood, resets Ir" Read more of this review »
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Stephen Vittoria rated a book it was amazing I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival Everett	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
One of America’s Most Talented Writers A creative tour de force… original, funny, with unexpected characters and imaginative twists and turns. Another gem from Percival Everett.
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There are times when reading “Whistle Punk Falls” (Shaun Anthony McMichael’s new novel) that you feel like you’re experiencing unknown streams of English—maybe for the very first time—moments that scream inspired. You’ll tip your hat at his ingenuity ...more
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