EP 357 - A BRONX TALE (1993) with Cristina Sasso

About this episode

Cristina Sasso joins to discuss her love for the film A BRONX TALE and her achievements as a writer and director.

Cristina Sasso is here, to discuss a film she loves -- A BRONX TALE (1993). It's a love story, but not between the two people you think. Cristina is a Panamanian Afro-Latina writer and director whose recent achievements include a CFA 2025 Breakthrough Award for her short film Rita’s Wish and Best Play for Float at the 2025 Brisk Fest. Episode Links: Cristina's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

People in this episode

Hosts: Sasha Feiler, Joe Cabello

Guest: Cristina Sasso

Topics covered

• film discussion
• love story
• interview
• Panamanian culture
• Afro-Latina representation
• cinema achievements

Keywords

• A Bronx Tale
• Cristina Sasso
• film review
• love story
• Afro-Latina
• CFA Breakthrough Award
• Brisk Fest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CFA, Brisk Fest

Books & works: A BRONX TALE

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