I loved the book, Five-Finger Discount, by Helene Stapinski. Then to learn that a documentary about this dramatic, multi-generational saga – featuring a cast of swindlers, bookies, embezzlers, political “fixers” and mobster wannabes – is in process…well, how great is that? The film will explore how families and cities grow and change, through the medium of Helene’s journey from past to present. It’s a great story and I’m proud to be supporting the film with a grant award. If you feel as drawn to the story, as I am, you’ll be happy to know that you can help bring this film to life, too, by supporting the crowdsourcing project here.