July 2025 Italians in the US "Prisoners in Paradise" during World War II

During World War II more than 51,000 Italian soldiers were brought to the United States as Prisoners of War. The award-winning documentary film “Prisoners in Paradise,” recounts the story of the young soldiers brought to the US as POWs, their romances and friendships with American women, their contribution to the Allied war effort, and — for some —...

SUNDAY, MAY 5 @ 1:30 PM - The Italian Cultural Society, 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA. ADMISSION $10 • REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED • DOORS OPEN AT 1:00pm This poignant documentary “Prisoners In Paradise,” reveals the untold story of over 51,000 Italian soldiers who were brought to the United States as prisoners of war during World War II. Featuring...