Movie Watching on the 4th of July-- Part 1: "The Godfather"

From the July 4, 2019, Chicago Tribune "Celebrate Independence Day with 13 all-American movies" by Rex Crum.

Well, if it's too hot or, in our case here in northern Illinois, too rainy you might just want to stay inside and watch some movies.  And not just any movies.

And, if you're going to watch a movie this day, watch one that says "America."

In honor of those 13 colonies that this day took a big step to nationhood, here are 13 movies worth mention.

'THE GODFATHER"  (1972)

Loaded with classic lines like "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."  States its first words of dialogue when undertaker Bonasera tells Don Vito Corleone, "I believe in America."

This movie, despite the gangland aspect, tells the American immigrant story

--Brock-Perry