Wisconsin Documentaries by Ron Faiola
In addition to being an author and photographer, Ron Faiola is a celebrated filmmaker who has had four of his documentaries broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Take a look:
Faiola started off with Fish Fry Night Milwaukee a fun look at some of Milwaukee's favorite places for a fish fry including Hooligan's Super Bar, Wegner's St. Martins Inn, Cafe El Sol, St. Alphonsus Church, Ray's Butcher Shop, and Lakefront Brewery. Featuring narration by Dewey Gill (91.7 FM WMSE Big Band Program). Produced, written and directed by Ron Faiola. A production of Push Button Gadget Inc. (2009) DVD AVAILABLE HERE
That success was followed by the original Wisconsin Supper Clubs documentary that began Faiola's writing career. Broadcast on PBS stations nationwide, the film's popularity reawakened the Badger State's love of all things supper club.
Wisconsin Supper Clubs - An Old Fashioned Experience features 14 supper clubs including Ishnala in the Dells, HobNob in Racine, and the Tornado Club in Madison. Produced and directed by Ron Faiola. A production of Push Button Gadget Inc. (2011) DVD AVAILABLE HERE
Director Ron Faiola (Wisconsin Supper Clubs, Fish Fry Night Milwaukee) takes you on an entertaining summer tour of Milwaukee's renowned church festivals in Tilt-A-Whirls, Cowbells and Beer (aka Drinking for Jesus). Experience the thrilling rides, happy faces, lively music, delicious food, refreshing drinks and endless fun at local parishes including Divine Mercy, St. Matthias, St. Roman's and the 55th and final festival at St. Veronica's. Featuring music by legendary polka artist Jeff Winard.
Directed by Ron Faiola. Produced by John Prudlow and Ron Faiola. A production of Push Button Gadget Inc. (2015) DVD AVAILABLE HERE
Wisconsin Supper Clubs author Ron Faiola takes us on a trip around the state in We're Here for a Fish Fry! It's his second look at the Friday tradition, this time featuring delicious fried cod, perch, bluegill, haddock and smelt, from some well known fish fry spots like Maricque's Bar in Green Bay, Wendt's on the Lake in Van Dyne, Stolley's Hogg Alley in Delafield, Toby's Supper Club in Madison, Crawford Junction in Milford and Fitz's on the Lake in Okee. Plus he spends a day harvesting whitefish on the bay of Green Bay, and he enjoys a bite of fish fry pizza! Produced, written and directed by Ron Faiola. A production of Push Button Gadget Inc. (2017) DVD AVAILABLE HERE