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My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes (2015): Ratings & Plot

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My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes is a 2015 historical documentary directed by Oren Jacoby. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
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My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Oren Jacoby
Genres
History , Sport , War , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes About?

The premise of My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During World War II, Italian cycling champion Gino Bartali risked his life and career to secretly aid Jewish people escaping Nazi persecution. Utilizing his cycling tours as cover, Bartali transported crucial documents and helped nearly 80% of Italy's Jewish population survive the war. This untold story reveals the bravery of unsung heroes who defied immense danger to preserve human life and protect a community facing genocide.

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The Director of My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes

Directed by Oren Jacoby.

From the director

More from Oren Jacoby

More films directed by Oren Jacoby, best-rated first: Shadowman, On Broadway, On Broadway and The Topdog Diaries.

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Ratings

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Plot

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes Plot Summary

What happens in My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Why would someone jeopardize their own safety and that of their family to protect the life of another? Don’t Talk About It reveals the profound narratives of four characters, whose personal experiences echo the broader, untold history of Italians who bravely rescued Jews and other refugees fleeing the clutches of the Nazis during World War II. Central to this tale is Gino Bartali, a captivating sports idol in Italy and a Tour de France cycling champion, whose significant contributions to this history remained in the shadows throughout his life.

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The whole story of My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes?

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes released?

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes was released on March 27, 2015.

Who directed My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes?

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes was directed by Oren Jacoby.

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How is My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes rated?

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78% on TMDB.

Does My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes have a post-credit scene?

No. My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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