From Greece to Mystic
The Zelepos family came to the United States from Greece in 1971. Their father learned to make pizza working nights in a Greek pizzeria, and the family opened Mystic Pizza in 1973.
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Mystic Pizza
The family behind the Mystic pizzeria that inspired a movie.
A family restaurant before and after Hollywood.
A Shuta Productions mini-documentary • Featured on Mystic Pizza’s website
When Hollywood came to town
Screenwriter Amy Jones knew the pizzeria and made it the setting for her story. The family recalls showing the filmmakers how they made their pizza and seeing the restaurant recreated on set. The 1988 release brought a new wave of visitors.
What the family carried forward
The film returns to what the restaurant means to the people who built it. The family reflects on the work their parents put in, the warmth they want guests to feel, and the pride of seeing a third generation carry it forward.
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