Sebastian Maniscalco brings a film based on his own life experiences to the screen in the Lionsgate release "About my Father." Starring Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, and Kim Kattrall, this comedy is directed by Laura Terruso.

On this episode of Meet me at the Movies' Open Dialogue, Entertainment Journalist, Thomas Manning chats with Maniscalco about his own father's thoughts on De Niro portraying him, what Terruso brings to the table, and the work ethic it takes to make it in this industry.

Manning is a registered entertainment journalist with SEFCA and the NC Film Critics Association. Clips are used by permission from Lionsgate for commentary, and interview purposes.