Oh, what a beautiful movie. You will love it. It is deeply moving, both funny and truly touching
"Nine Good Teeth" is a lovely tribute to the life of Mary Mirabito Livornese Cavaliere, a spunky Italian-American, who was born in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn on September 8, 1899, the second of thirteen children. Actually, it would be more correct to say that she was born in Red Hook, as this was the official name of our neighborhood until realtors decided to give it a more picturesque name. (My friend Celia Cacase reminds me of that fact very often.)
The film was made in 1995 by Alex Halpern, her grandson, when 'Nana' was 96. Through interviews with Mary and relatives, Alex uncovers long-kept secrets and family tensions. Slowly, a portrait emerges of an intelligent,independent and capricious woman who has more spunk than many a younger person.
As you watch the movie, you will surely recognize Union Street at the corner of Clinton Street in one scene.
The movie was recently shown at the Eileen Dugan Senior Center on Court Street.
It is a truly touching and I hope you will take the time to watch it.
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