Charles Scorsese

When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter portrayed in this Martin Scorsese film by Robert De Niro. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone... (imdb)

The film consists of Martin Scorsese and a small film crew literally talking over dinner at his parents' New York apartment... (imdb)

Director Martin Scorsese discusses his life growing up in Manhattan and his filmmaking career. (imdb)