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Shooting for the Mob: Based on the Incredible True Story

By: Alex Ferrari
Narrated by: Alex Ferrari
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A bipolar gangster, a naive young film director, and Batman. What could go wrong? Alex Ferrari is a first-time film director who just got hired to direct a $20 million feature film, the only problem is the film is about Jimmy, an egomaniacal gangster who wants the film to be about his life in the mob. From the backwater towns of Louisiana to the Hollywood Hills, Alex is taken on a crazy misadventure through the world of the mafia and Hollywood.

Huge movie stars, billion-dollar producers, studio heads and, of course, a few gangsters, populate this unbelievable journey down the rabbit hole of chasing your dream. Would you sell your soul to the devil to make your dream come true? By the way, did we mention that this story is based on true events?, no, seriously it is.

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I heard the first chapters of this gem on Alex Ferrari's podcast and decided to give this a go. Didn't disappoint! This is an insane story with lots of plot twists, broken dreams, unexpected victories, and best of all, super entertaining. If you ever wonder what a modern day Sisyphus looks like in the film industry, then listen to this book. The audio is very well produced. I couldn't tell if Alex Ferrarri was doing all the voices. If he did, this is next level. I finished this in one day. Just needed to know how it ended. Well done. Totally recommend this book for those interested in knowing how films really get made in Hollywood.

For Those About to Direct (This Book Salutes You)

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I really enjoyed this book. After listening to Alex's other podcast, Next Level Soul, and hearing that he had an unusual story from his youth to share, I was delighted to find this audio presentation of that story.
I only just watched Molly's Game on DVD last week and this story reminds me a lot of that Movie and story.
An opportunity for a behind the scenes look at what goes on in Hollywood and the movie making process with great cameo spots to guess at. Along with a moving personal journey of self discovery.
The link and parallels between the Mob and Hollywood lives on and knowing this is a true story really adds to the interest.
I think the way Alex infuses his understanding of his journey, and what he has now learnt about how the universe works is lovely.
I'm sure he has even more to add now, after a few more years working in the spiritual community and with even more perspective looking back on this time.
Overall, a great listen/read and I hope this does get picked up for a Movie one day, even if Jimmy's never did!

Time to make that movie

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One hell of a story. Also taught me alot about how to deal with toxic people in the film industry. Such an inspiration and highly reconmend to ALL filmmakers

LOVED IT!!!

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