“Mr. scorsese” Director Reveals Unexpected Connection with Johnny Boy Subject Led to Post-Interview Mother’s Day Call
Woodstock, NY – Rebecca Miller, director of the acclaimed documentary series “Mr. Scorsese,” shared a surprising detail about her rapport with Salvatore Uricola, the man known as “Johnny Boy” featured in Episode 2. Miller revealed that Uricola, initially hesitant to discuss his past, developed a strong connection with her during the interview process, culminating in a Mother’s Day phone call after filming concluded.
The revelation, made during a panel discussion at the Woodstock Film Festival, highlights the personal dynamic that unfolded behind the scenes of the series, which explores the early life and influences of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The unexpected connection underscores the power of genuine human interaction in unlocking compelling narratives, and hints at potential future stories stemming from the documentary.
Miller confessed to a moment of interviewer’s block when faced with Uricola, admitting, “I had no idea what to ask him… All that came to mind was, ‘Have you ever blown up a mailbox?'” Despite this initial stumble, a rapport quickly developed.
Damon Cardasis, Miller’s longtime collaborator, explained Uricola’s initial reticence.”Salvatore was really closed-off at first,” Cardasis recalled. “But he really liked Rebecca a lot; he was very into Rebecca. After the interview he was like, ’Hey give me a call! Let me know if you run into any problems.'”
The connection proved lasting. Miller confirmed that Uricola did, actually, follow up. “He called me on Mother’s Day!” she shared, prompting laughter from the audience. The unexpected gesture has sparked speculation about a potential follow-up documentary, playfully dubbed “Mr. salvatore” by attendees.