New film 'Marcella' is the story of how Hazan brought Italian food to the U.S.

By Sarah Handel,

Mary Louise Kelly, Marc Rivers

Published May 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM CDT

Giuliano Hazan talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about his mother, Marcella, who brought Italian cooking to Americans.

Sarah Handel

Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

Marc Rivers