These are the soupie makers of the Coal Region...and this is their story.
Andrew "Sput" Charnosky
As a member of the original "Eagle's Nest" crew, Sput takes charge at the cabin where the group meets to make soupies every year.
Carl Stine
A fourth generation Calabrese decendent and soupie maker, Carl shares his family history and passion for soupie making.
Dan Fellin
Dan feels strongly that when it comes to making soupie, "you don't want to make something that everyone else makes. You want to make your own thing."
Emilio Mignucci
Emilio Mignucci is one of three, third-generation family business owners who currently lead the Di Bruno Bros. Enterprise, a leading specialty food retailer that originated in Philadelphia’s Italian Market.
Recognized by the Italian Trade Commission for his representation of Italian Food and Culture and the James Beard Foundation for making Philadelphia a “better food city.”
Learn more about Emillio and DiBruno Bros.
Dave Tamkus
An award-winning soupie maker, Tamkus plans on carrying on the tradition with his two young sons. He is also an avid cartoonist and illustrator. He contributed artwork to be used to help promote and be incorporated into the documentary.
Jason Kramer
When it comes to soupie making, Jason believes that it is done best with a group of friends.
Matthew "Chu" Charnosky
Having a commitment to and passion for the art of soupie making, Chu inspired Matt Spade (writer/director) to document the story of the Coal Region delicacy.
Matthew Scicchitano
Matt learned the history and tradition of soupie making because he knew it was an important part of his family's past. He was interviewed by Scordo: Italian Life for Everyone and shared his excitment in the article "Pennsylvania Salami Makers" in 2010.
