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"As evidence builds about 9/11's deadly toll on first responders, Maria Pusateri's documentary, "Vito After," tells the moving story of one police officer's journey toward physical and emotional recovery...."Pusateri...succeeds in revealing how the power of family and youth can heal the soul." * * * * * * "An elegant character study ... provocative yet low-key" * * * * * * "The film is as riveting as it is heartbreaking." * * * * * * "In the midst of heavy political propaganda and media exploitation of September 11th, it was a breath of fresh air to watch this profoundly sensitive and unpretentious film about love. This gem of a film is a powerful reminder of what life is really about." -- Ela Thier, Screenwriter * * * * * * "Vito After is a remarkable portrait of a remarkable man. Maria Pusateri's documentary focuses on the quiet determination and upbeat attitude of one police officer who was there for us on 9/11, whose life and health were affected by it. Her thoughtful approach and masterful restraint place this hero--and, by extension, all the heroes of that day-- in a clear perspective. The result is an eloquent tribute to the power of the human spirit." * * * * * * “Vito After chronicles the physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties of just one first responder to the 9/11 attacks. The subject bore witness to things that no human being should ever bear witness to, yet he never seeks solace in a perceived sense of victimization. He is a true hero because his humility will not allow him to see himself in heroic terms. Maria Pusateri's film is a glowing tribute to her brother-in-law, as well as every other rescue worker who put their own safety aside to save the lives of countless strangers. This film is not to be missed!" * * * * * * "No matter what your involvement with 9/11, Vito After is a must-see documentary. This film captures the realistic reaction of a first responder who has been exposed to a traumatic event and the effects on his/her family." * * * * * * In one man's story, "Vito After" offers a touching and honest look at the matter-of-fact dedication of New York City's police officers and the consequences they and their families continue to endure almost five years after 9/11. * * * * * * "My wife and I simply loved Vito After. ...We both had to laugh a few times during the film because there were so many similarities between Vito's family and our own. As for me, it did stir up some emotions. I felt you did an excellent job in capturing everything Vito (and the rest of us detectives) went through in this post-911 world. * * * * * * * * Vito After Reviews… EDUCATIONAL MEDIA REVIEWS ONLINE "Vito After is highly recommended for academic library collections in the health sciences, particularly environmental health, as well as collections devoted to the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center." STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE "As evidence builds about 9/11's deadly toll on first responders, Maria Pusateri's documentary, "Vito After," tells the moving story of one police officer's journey toward physical and emotional recovery...."Pusateri...succeeds in revealing how the power of family and youth can heal the soul." AMERICAN POLICE BEAT August 2006 October 26, 2005 "Vito After is Maria Pusateri's seamless look at the post-9/11 troubles of an NYPD detective who happens to be her brother-in-law. Along with fellow cops and firefighters, he never questioned the dangerous rescue efforts or months of sifting through toxic rubble for evidence of the human toll. Serious health problems now plague many of these public servants. Pusateri observes universal truths through the struggle of one individual, and accomplishes this task with sensitivity and, surprisingly, a few good laughs." July 29, 2005 Vito After is a powerful debut documentary by a filmmaker with a clear knack for what counts: Honesty, detail and compassion. --- S.T. VanAirsdale, THE REELER http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereeler/archives/005223.html Vito After articles … Read about "Vito After" in
Read about "Vito After" in the Daily News DAILY NEWS Post-9/11 saga of Ground Zero cop is documented in film by Ernie Naspretto A FILMMAKER WHO felt a need to speak for her detective brother-in-law has made a documentary showing his life in the wake of the 9/11 recovery efforts. "Vito dealt with 9/11 and the months of recovery work with courage and humility. It left me in awe." said filmmaker Maria Pusateri. "Knowing he was just one of so many that gave of themselves, I wanted to tell his story, not only for him but for all of them," said Pusateri. "Vito" is Det. Vito Friscia, 40, a New York City homicide detective assigned to Brooklyn, who responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11 and remained at Ground Zero for two weeks. He then worked at the Staten Island Fresh Kills landfill until March 202, going through debris in search of signs of victims in hopes of bringing closure to their families....Read the rest here * * * * * * Sept. 11 Documentary to make L.I. Premiere Long Island Press - July 7, 2006
The Sept. 11 documentary, Vito After, directed and produced by Maria Pusateri of Syosset, provides an intimate portrait of Vito Friscia—a Brooklyn homicide detective who grew up in Lynbrook. He was one of the 40,000 responders who contributed to rescue and recovery efforts after the terrorist attacks... Read the rest here * * * * * *
For Documentary Maker, Marketing Is Last Hurdle by Natalie Canavor EARLIER this month Maria Pusateri of Syosset showed the documentary film she had spent three years making. The film, ''Vito After,'' portrays the recent life of her brother-in-law Vito Friscia, a New York Police Department homicide detective who worked on site during the World Trade Center collapse and later spent months sifting its rubble at a Staten Island landfill. Like many other workers who responded on Sept. 11, he developed a debilitating respiratory illness. The audience at a Manhattan gathering of the Mystery Writers of America shed a few tears during the 47-minute film and then asked some authorlike questions. * * * * * * CHICAGO SUN-TIMES July 31, 2005
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