Welcome & thanks for visiting our web site.
We invite you to explore our site and it’s our hope that you will set aside 30 minutes of quiet time to watch our film.
The creative process of developing the 2% web site is on going & we will be continually adding items to existing links.
Feel free to come back often and share your thoughts about the web site. If you would like to submit an old story or photos that pertain to the 2%, we would love to display them.
The guys are anxiously waiting for your feedback and invite you to comment.
We need your support in reaching our goal of a full feature film.
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For more information, every day correspondence or answers to questions, email us directly @ info@the2prcent.com
Ralph & Company: the website looks fantastic! Best of luck in promoting your venture.
Comment by Terri Kelly — December 10, 2009
Wow! This brings back memories! GREAT JOB!
Comment by Anthony Amoscato — December 10, 2009
Awesome Movie! This is my 4th time watching it and I really enjoyed it!! Congrats to you all!!
Comment by Rosetta — December 10, 2009
Ralph and crew,
Web site looks great. Congratulations on succeeding in another step forward in the 2prcent project.
Bob
Comment by Bob Penett — December 10, 2009
Hey guyz,
You did it! Thought of a movie and made it happend. Congratulations again! Great web site too. Very impressive. Only thang is you mispeklled my name on the credits :). It’s not is at the end of my name , but as, as in Mastakas.
Best of the Holidays to all of yas,
Chtis Mastakas
Comment by chris Mastakas — December 10, 2009
Wow “I remember when” You guys look great back then a little intalian girl from Holy Family felt like you guys were “The UNTOUCHABLES” It was great seeing you in the movies and may Gary rest in peace. what a “Special Angel” Nutley has. Merry Christmas” Hugs, Philomena
Comment by Philomena — December 11, 2009
Great flic, brings back allot of memories.although I WAS NOT A PART OF THE CORE GROUP I ALLWAYS FELT PART OF IT.I KINDA BOUNCED BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GROUPS AND DENICE KEPT ME UNDER CONTROLL MOST OF THE TIME, BUT ALLWAYS FELT AT HOME WITH U GUYS.( REMBER FRESHMAN FOOTBALL.)i WAS THERE i REMEMBER ALL OF IT. NICKOLAS PARK, KINKSLAND PARK, SODANS,RUTTS,BOYS PARK, AN i WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING.SO if you got a part in your new pic. four a half Pollock, half Italian i would love to be part of it.the name does end with a vowel. miss u Gary. happy holidays to all. Frank (SKI) Yavorski
Comment by Frank Yavorski — December 13, 2009
Yo Ralph and guys, just wanted to say that writing these songs for you was a great experience for me. I hope my words express some of what you all went through personally. I don’t have a lot in this life to give but God gave me this gift to play and create music, and I give this gift to you. I hope it serves you well. I’ve known Ralph a long time, and for him to ask me to write a song was an honor for me to give back something to someone who has given so much to me, thank you Ralph. I wish you guys all the best.
Steve Patruno
Comment by Steve Patruno — December 14, 2009
New site looks great. It was really amazing to be apart of this. Lets get a feature length going!!!!
Comment by Paul Senza — December 14, 2009
This was wonderful Ralph and it was so good to see you at the reunion! What a great effort. It was a special time for all of us-2% or not. I’ll never forget playing with the Raiders, hanging at the DQ, detention, detention and more detention! Then there was Mr. Deitch! We all miss Gary. We’d all love to see a feature film. God Bless.
Comment by Tom Fox — December 15, 2009
Just a brief look now but will return later. This is my kind of material. Later Wally
Comment by Manhattan Wally — December 18, 2009
Congrats, Great job! There’s a lot of 2 percenter’s out there that can relate to this movie. Best of luck.
Comment by Perry Pierro — December 21, 2009
Man, that was very close to home! Both entertaining and sad at the same time–the music (sound track) is my era and the dudes were the Jersey Boys less the drama of show biz. The set could have been the Bronx where I hung! Congratulations all, including Gary! Wally
Comment by Manhattan Wally — December 28, 2009
Hi- I finally got a chance to do this. It’s been on my mind for a long time(really it has). Just want to add to every one else’s comments that you did a great job. I know how hard you worked on this! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there is nothing you can’t do if you want to do it. Love Ya!
Comment by Mary Ann (the real one) — January 7, 2010
Enjoyed the blast from the past….the movie explained the tensions and peer pressures of our youth very well….
Congratulations on receiving the award and all the best of luck in the future.
Comment by Sandy Scheel — January 10, 2010
Great Achievement! Wishing you experience continued interest and a “Movie Contract.”
I would love to see more in the continuing story of all your sagas!! More, More, More
It shows the resilience of the human spirit and what can be overcome if we really try!!! Some rebound, some get lost, but in the end it’s all up to the individual. Keep on Truckin 2%.
Comment by Carol Cardinale Andree — January 11, 2010
From a little acorn a mighty oak grows.
Comment by Ken Pucci — January 12, 2010
There comes a point in your life when you realize:
Who matters, Who never did, Who won’t anymore…And who always will. So, don’t worry about people from your past,there’s a reason why they didn’t make it to your future. The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life. I wish you and the guys great success and PS YOU ALWAYS WILL. TP
Comment by Tommy Petillo — January 13, 2010
Love the movie, as my son is growing up in Nutley, I really feel proud to be a part of Nutley, Although I live in Belleville, and am honored to be friends with you Danny, Best of luck to you always
Comment by Jack Tully — January 17, 2010
fantastic movie. the music, cars and rumbles remind me of my youth in Kearny. it was a great 30 minutes KUDOS!!!!
Comment by EddieK — February 11, 2010
This was great. Brought back so many memories. Would love to see more. Good luck with the series. I know this could be a great hit. Will be sending this out to all my friends. Best of luck 2%. Didn’t know you but our paths must have crossed.
Comment by Janice — February 12, 2010
Good luck guys, Nice work. – Joe Sernio
Comment by Joe Sernio — February 22, 2010
We finally got an evening of free time to concentrate and view the movie. We didn’t want any distractions (like taking my parents to the doctor, etc) so we made a bowl of popcorn and enjoyed.
You’ve done well. Aside from the film being a very true picture of “the way it was,” it was also a fine tribute to your departed colleague. I realize now what compelled you to make the film, and you should feel good that you’ve achieved your goals. May he rest in peace knowing that the “legacy” has been respected.
Also, on a lighter note, it was fun to see all the folks in their roles. Maryanne is quite the actress as are all the mourners and the dinner guests! The guy who played you is very true to form – right down to his body ink. Nice authentic touch with the cars, and did I see your street on location as Franklin Avenue? We enjoyed the view and applaud you in your achievements.
Comment by Pattie (Voigt) Markley — February 26, 2010
Hearing the stories over the weekend was special, did not seem like it was 40 years ago. All your faces came alive with smiles and fond memories. Watching the movie made them very real, like it was yesterday.
Comment by Charles Agins — March 7, 2010
What a wonderful snapshot of those years long ago. You’ve managed to capture your struggles and antics and commitment to each other in a very compact film. All very heart-warming and heartening to be reminded that once upon a time people actually stood up for each other instead of only looking out for themselves. Great message.
I also enjoyed all the “cameos.”
Thanks for the effort you made to make this film and thanks for sharing it with us.
Comment by Nina Masonson — March 18, 2010
What a great job! Enjoyed it!
Comment by Jamie Pedulla — March 21, 2010
Watched the movie last night, and was completely impressed. It left me in suspense – what happens next? Now I’m waiting for the full length.
Comment by Jonathan Fratella — April 1, 2010
Brings back memories when you were the younger guys . It makes me have warm thoughts of your mentor “Big Mike the Bear”
Your frind always ronnie V
Comment by ronnie V — May 7, 2010
Hey guys good to see ya all again. Brought back old times. Great job. Sal Good luck with everything. Hope to see ya all soon.
Comment by Gary Misner — July 16, 2010
Love the movie.Glad to see you at the re-union.Good luck with the full length version.I’ve been telling all my friends to look it up. Love the photo gallery.Thank you for movie. I tell my son about the old days and now he can see a great adaptation.
Comment by Wayne(Chipper)Chieppa — August 1, 2010