Renata

This film features Marianne Leone Cooper as the lead character, a young mother trying to raise her children in the vibrant yet challenging environment of Little Italy. Alongside her is Jo Deodato Clark, contributing to the narrative of family dynamics and personal sacrifice.

As a student film, Renata showcases early work from Savoca and Guay, offering insight into their development as filmmakers. Collectors may appreciate its place in cinema history, representing the artistic explorations of film students in the early 1980s, and highlighting the cultural backdrop of Italian-American life during that era.