Scorsese Shorts (#1030)

This compilation of five early short films by Martin Scorsese offers a fascinating window onto his artistic development. Spanning the years from Scorseses time at NYU in the mid-1960s to the late 70s, when he was emerging as one of the eras most electrifying talents,Scorsese Shortscenters on the intimate home movieItalianamericana loving snapshot of the directors parentsandAmerican Boy,a freewheeling portrait of a larger-than-life raconteur.

Also included areThe Big Shave,a daringly visceral response to Americas involvement in Vietnam, and the bracing student filmsWhats a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?andIts Not Just You, Murray!

Touching on many of Scorseses key themesItalian American identity, family, his beloved New