Aug 4, 2025
Sometimes, there are films that stay with us, and A LITTLE FELLOW: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini, directed by Davide Fiore, is one of those films, and I'm pleased to present Davide today on our #LittleItalyPodcast.
Back in the day, banks were primarily for the wealthy, and the poor
and working class immigrants often stashed their savings under a
mattress. But at the turn of the 20th century, A.P. Giannini
revolutionized the industry with his small bank in San Francisco. A
first-generation Italian-American, his goal was to serve “the
little fellow” and breed prosperity within his immigrant community.
By building trust and giving loans on a simple handshake, he
created one of the largest banks in the country – Bank of
America.
A LITTLE FELLOW tells his story, and it's remarkable. In addition,
A.P. Giannini was also one of the first investors in Hollywood, the
Golden Gate Bridge, and Hewlett-Packard. His forward-thinking
helped the country through two World Wars and the Great
Depression.
Davide is a native of Torino, Italy, and has made a name for himself directing and editing in the Italian fashion and advertising industry. He eventually started filming music videos, working along side major Italian labels, singers, and DJ's, when he embarked on his first documentary, titled JUST US, about two Italian DJ's. That documentary gained worldwide distribution, and Davide went on to work in Germany, and London. His subsequent photo exhibition, I’VE ALREADY SEEN IT SOMEWHERE, showcased New York movie locations, and has been hosted in Torino, Rome, and Miami, and published by Vogue Italia.
His latest film, A LITTLE FELLOW, is blowing up for its incredible
vision and artistic expression. I simply loved it, and had no idea
about the story of A.P. Giannini. Please join me in welcoming
Davide Fiore on all video and audio podcast platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast.
I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome
you here.