Christopher (The Sopranos)
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| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Tim Van Patten |
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| Teleplay by | Michael Imperioli |
| Cinematography by | Phil Abraham |
| Production code | 403 |
| Original air date | September 29, 2002 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
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"Christopher" is the 42nd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the third episode of the show's fourth season. Its teleplay was written by Michael Imperioli, from a story idea by Imperioli and Maria Laurino. It was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on September 29, 2002.
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Silvio, intensely proud of his Italian heritage, wants to take action against protests for the Columbus Day Parade by Native Americans, believing the protests are insulting to Italian-Americans. Without Tony's approval, Silvio, Patsy, and Artie, along with a few others, attempt to break up the demonstration, where Columbus is to be burned in effigy. Silvio threatens the protesters and sends Patsy to take the effigy down. As they leave after being warned by the police, Little Paulie Germani has a glass bottle thrown at him, and several other members of his party are injured. Tony learns about this and blames Silvio for intervening. Ralph, meanwhile, tries to threaten the protest leader, associate professor of anthropology Del Redclay, to reconsider, threatening to publicize the fact that Iron Eyes Cody—a popular Native American figure—is actually an Italian-American (which is true). Tony tries to pacify the situation by first asking Assemblyman Ron Zellman for his aid and later talking to an Indian chief to convince Redclay not to protest during the parade. Although this fails, the chief invites Tony and his crew to his casino to gamble. Both the parade and protest occur without mob intervention, which upsets Silvio. Tony tries to calm him down by telling him how proud he should be for what he has achieved in his life and not just his heritage.
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