Why a documentary, versus a dramatic film?
I always liked documentaries. It’s an art form to be a good and true documentary filmmaker. And Michael Furno and his partners were very passionate about the story, so I think that had a lot to do with it. It’s very easy to get caught up in his enthusiasm. The scene of the mass—the reverend with the helmet and the football—is simply priceless. That was definitely one of my favorite scenes in the movie, too. What a community they have down there! Hampden-Sydney College is one of those places you always hoped existed but, in today’s world, never really believed it could. It’s truly a wonderful place. A scene from Aiello’s recent film Shorty. The DVD includes a lot of great footage that’s unique to the behind-the-scenes segment. Are you a fan of special-edition DVDs? I’m a member of the Academy, so I watch a lot of DVDs. I like them. I enjoy watching the behind-the-scenes to see how they did this or how they did that. I like the commentary, too. Sometimes, though, it can be a bit much. So
