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Themes Of A Bronx Tale

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“A Bronx Tale” directed by Robert De Niro tells the story of a young man named Calogero played by Lillo Brancato as he is torn between his honest hardworking father named Lorenzo or his mentor and mob boss named Sonny, while pursuing a romance with an African American girl named Jane. The movie takes place in New York during the 1960’s which was a time that included racisms between white people and people of color which plays a part in the film “A Bronx Tale” includes themes that includes self-growth, love, and humanity.

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