Joe Viola Explained

Joe Viola is a writer, producer and director of films and TV, best known for his work in television and exploitation films.

He started in the industry as a director of TV commercials produced by his friend Jonathan Demme. They made several films for Corman together.^[1]

Select credits

• Angels Hard as They Come (1971) - director
• The Hot Box (1972) - writer, director
• Black Mama White Mama (1973) - original story
• T.J. Hooker - story editor
• Cagney and Lacey - story editor

Notes and References

1. Jonathan Demme on how he got started in filmmaking, in his own words. Entertainment Weekly. Chris. Nashawaty. 27 April 2017.