
14/02/2025
Dad, Daughter Talk About Their Roles in New Documentary ‘Bucks County, U.S.A.’
"A new documentary series will give viewers a chance to peek behind the curtains of the epicenter of some of the nation’s fiercest political wars: Bucks County.
"The first two episodes of “Bucks County, USA” by Barry Levinson and Robert May recently debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"Levinson is the Academy Award-winning director best known for 'Rain Man,' 'The Natural,' and 'Good Morning, Vietnam.'
"Doylestown Township residents Paul Martino and his daughter Vanessa, 15, are two of the documentary’s subjects. They spoke to DVJournal about their experiences.
"Asked how she got involved in the documentary, Vanessa said 'Mr. May, the producer, was interviewing my friend, Evi. And Evi told him about me.' ..."
"The Martinos are Republicans, while Vanessa’s best friend Evi Casey, and her family, are Democrats. Vanessa and Evi, who remain friends despite their political differences, are reoccurring narrators, though much of the action centers on the adults, Martino said. ...
"The two teenagers, now sophomores, met at a party the summer before seventh grade and became friends. Asked if their political differences interfered with their friendship, Vanessa said no.
“'We’ve always been friends, and like no matter that we think differently about politics, we’re always going to remain friends,' said Vanessa. 'It’s a stupid thing to be divided over.' ..."
A new documentary series will give viewers a chance to peek behind the curtains of the epicenter of some of the nation’s fiercest political wars: Bucks