Soon to Be Released—The Prequel to Bleeding Ink, A TV Drama Series

BLEEDING INK A Family Saga of Tragedy, Hope, and Survival

“The streets of gold in America are the ones you pave yourself.”

After a devastating accident shatters his livelihood as a master stonemason, Nicholas Sutrina leaves his beloved Italian village behind. With his wife, Maria, at his side, he crosses the ocean for the gritty promise of life in America. Seeking work, dignity, and the chance to succeed, they find a world of cold tenements, endless struggle—but boundless opportunity.

Their eldest son Joseph discovers the power of hard work and relentless determination. Starting as a lowly apprentice, he rises through the ranks of a bustling print shop that grows through his vision and integrity making him a partner—and a millionaire—of a major competitor in one of New York’s fastest-growing industries.

But success comes with a price. When tragedy and illness strike, the family’s future—and the livelihoods of fifty immigrant workers—hang in the balance. Can Joseph’s youngest son, untested and untrained, save the business that built their legacy?

Bleeding Ink is an unforgettable tale of immigrant grit, ambition, and resilience—a sweeping generational drama inspired by true events. From the backstreets of Italy to the booming presses of Manhattan, and the alcohol-fueled halls of the advertising industry during the Mad Men era, it’s a powerful portrait of family, faith, and the unbreakable spirit that built America.

For fans of historical sagas like The Godfather, The Shoemaker’s Wife, and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, this story will stay with you long after the final page.