The epic true story of an Italian Jewish family, split apart by love, fascism and war. Through shocking discoveries - and Stanley... more
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A thank you from David Modigliani, the creator of Pack One Bag, and an introduction to Fail Better with David... more
EPISODE 10 -- As Italy sweeps Fascism's failures under the rug, the "King of the Books" considers reclaiming his throne.... more
EPISODE 9 -- As Franco listens from New York, and his family listens from safehouses inside Rome, the radio broadcasts... more
EPISODE 8 -- Squeezed from every angle, Franco's family fights to survive. From a hill town safehouse to the Roman... more
EPISODE 7 -- The Nazis come for the Jews of Rome -- and the family Franco left behind. Heart-pounding twists... more
EPISODE 6 -- Trapped inside Italy, Franco's brother, Giorgio, fends for his young family as the war comes for them... more
EPISODE 5 -- Aboard a famous ocean liner, Franco, Serena and the "King of the Books" brave a gauntlet of... more
EPISODE 4 -- The Fascist regime spies on Giulio, who's on the run in Paris - and blocks his fortune... more
EPISODE 3 -- On the ground in Italy, David visits the Prime Minister and digs into the Fascist upbringing of... more
EPISODE 2 -- David discovers a surprising personal relationship between his great-grandfather and Benito Mussolini. Stanley Tucci brings this great-grandfather... more
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