Marco Y Su Nonno (2020) -

, commonly known by its English title Team Marco , is a heartwarming, independent family film directed by Julio Vincent Gambuto . Set and filmed on location in Staten Island , the story explores the clash and eventual bond between 12-year-old Marco and his old-school Italian grandfather, Nonno. Plot Summary

Nonno is frustrated by Marco’s digital addiction and lack of real-world friends. He eventually confiscates Marco’s devices, making a deal: Marco can have them back only if he learns to play outside and makes real friends. Marco y su Nonno (2020)

Nonno introduces Marco to bocce ball and his group of elderly Italian-American friends who play at the local court. , commonly known by its English title Team

The film follows Marco (played by Owen Vaccaro), a tech-obsessed boy who spends his entire summer glued to his iPad and VR headset. His world is disrupted when his grandmother passes away and his grandfather, Nonno (Anthony Patellis), moves in. He eventually confiscates Marco’s devices, making a deal:

Marco eventually recruits a team of neighborhood kids to challenge Nonno and his veteran crew to a high-stakes bocce match. Key Themes TEAM MARCO: A SENTIMENTAL SLEEPER