Rev. Robert Lauder, Ph.D., Philosophy, to Appear on History Channel

July 23, 2012

Rev. Robert Lauder, St. John’s University Professor of Philosophy, will be featured in a History Channel program titled The Godfather Legacy. The special will air Tuesday, July 24 from 9-11 p.m.

The Godfather Legacy explores how the Corleone crime family inspired a film that not only broke box office records but infiltrated the American conscience.  Historians, scholars, and law enforcement agents will be featured to discuss how the characters of this enduring film have resonated with Americans and impacted popular culture even 30 years later. Fr. Lauder’s contributions include commentary about the role religion plays historically in Italian families. The program will be narrated by Michael Imperoli from The Sopranos and will feature interviews with Al Pacino, James Caan, Joe Mantegna, Talia Shire, and other members of the cast.

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