Desc: Pride & Passion: The Italians in America: Directed by Marino Amoruso. Pride & Passion is the UPDATED version of Our Contributions: The Italians In America which was originally produced in 2000 as a National PBS Network Special. Pride and Passion includes more interviews, footage & information about the great contributions of the Italian people. It is the most complete, definitive & entertaining film ever done about the history of the Italian people in America.