Films are an important part of Italian culture for Pietro Sarcina. That's the Troy resident became involved with the Italian Film Festival USA Metro Detroit. Running from Wednesday, April 1 to April 26, the festival offers 14 contemporary films in various genres created between 2013 and 2014.

A national event taking place simultaneously in 11 cities, the Italian Film Festival first started in St. Louis 11 years ago. Each year, a new city has been added to the roster. Detroit was the seventh city to participate, and this year, Portland, Ore., was added to the list.

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