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From The Sopranos to 9/11 Ground Zero: The Untold Story of Paul Eliacin
20 August 2026

From The Sopranos to 9/11 Ground Zero: The Untold Story of Paul Eliacin

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What does it take to go from working alongside legends like Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee to serving as a first responder on one of America’s darkest days?

In this powerful episode of Hellblazer Biz, we sit down with filmmaker and 30-year Teamster veteran Paul Eliacin. From hustling on Brooklyn sets to contributing to iconic productions like The Sopranos and Men in Black, Paul’s 30-year career behind the camera is full of incredible lessons on grit, filmmaking, and storytelling.

Beyond the silver screen, Paul shares his deeply moving experience serving at Ground Zero during the 9/11 attacks, using his industry expertise to bring light to the rescue efforts.

👉 In this video, you’ll discover:
How a letter from Spike Lee sparked Paul’s film career
The reality of working 30 years as a Teamster on blockbuster sets
Behind-the-scenes filmmaking lessons learned from observing elite directors
Paul’s powerful story as a 9/11 first responder
The inspiration behind his film Up in Harlem
If you’re an aspiring filmmaker, movie buff, or just love inspiring human stories of resilience, hit that Like button, Subscribe to Hellblazer Biz, and ring the notification bell for more extraordinary conversations!

💬 Question of the day: What is your favorite movie or TV show Paul worked on (The Sopranos, Men in Black, or Boomerang)? Let us know in the comments below!