The latest movie by Renzo Martinelli is a tribute to the life of boxing legend Primo Carnera, and will be premiering at the prestigious Wamu at Madison Square Garden on April 22nd, 2008 with doors opening at 6.30 pm.

Thanks to the principal sponsor Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia (the region in Northern Italy where Primo Carnera was born in 1907) and to event sponsors Angel Devil, Regione Lombardia and W Hotel, this wonderful premiere is donated to New Yorkers and all Italian Americans with free admission, and special seating will be reserved to members of all boxing and wrestling associations.


Tickets to the premiere will be made available to the general public free of charge (subject to seating availability) and can be obtained by sending an email to: [email protected] or through the website at       www.thewalkingmountain.com


Consul General of Italy in New York, Francesco Maria Talò, together with director Renzo Martinelli, will open the evening with a salute to the Italian-American community and to the whole audience gathered for a unique emotional evening, in the presence of sports stars, cinema celebrities and of Primo Carnera’s daughter, Giovanna.


World Middleweight Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Nino Benvenuti, who will fly in from Italy for the occasion, will be the first guest of honor.  He will salute the audience and welcome World Middleweight Champion Emile Griffith to bring back the memory of their celebrated fights in one of the most famous arenas of all times. Legendary Hall of Fame boxing trainers Lou Duva and Tommy Brooks will be present too, joining many current and former boxing and wrestling stars. Mike Tyson is also expected to join the parterre of sports celebrities.


As the Madison Square Garden was chosen to immerse the audience in the atmosphere of historic boxing matches, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be famous ring announcer Joseph Antonacci.

i-Italy.org will interview director Renzo Martinelli next week

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Contact Ilaria Niccolini Production  at [email protected]

 

SPONSORS:   Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy – ANGEL DEVIL- Regione Lombardia, Italy- W Hotel NYC

Tuesday, April 22nd 2008

6.30 p.m     Doors open

7.00 p.m.    Entertainment and salute to the public

7.15 p.m.    Introduction of celebrities and guests of honor

7.30 p.m.    Movie Premiere

              

THEATER at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN - 7th Ave between 31st and 33rd Streets.           

 
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