It was 2009 when I first met Marco and Mauro La Villa at Bar Pitti, a safe Juventino enclave in New York City. At that point, the only thing I knew about them was their proven and unbreakable “Fede Juventina,” passed down by their Italian father. But their eyes flashed a genuine sparkle whenever they would discuss Juventus.
Little did I realize that as a result of that meeting, I would find myself so creatively and personally involved that I would become the executive producer of this “Black and White” film.
The film represents a long, passionate journey
where my own story as a Juventus diehard fan.
The film represents a long, passionate journey where my own story as a Juventus diehard fan is portrayed and filmed along with the relationship between my family and the football club. We are, first and foremost, fans, but have also owned the club since 1923. It is therefore with great emotion that I am sharing this experience with the readers, as I am intimately associated with many of the moments that the film recounts. And it is with pride that I have immersed myself in the editing and completion of this documentary, participating in many of the passionate debates and discussions the filming required to assure that it was as authentic as it could be.
I am happy to say that this illustrated book will be the perfect companion to the Black and White Stripes: The Juventus Story cinematic experience.
By reading the stories and flipping through the many images, it will offer you a chance to live yet another amazing and unique Juventus experience.