By doing so, Michael hopes to finally sever all ties to the underworld and leave a clean legacy for his children, Anthony and Mary. The Rise of Vincent Mancini
Set in 1979, twenty years after the events of the second film, Michael Corleone is now in his 60s. Consumed by guilt—particularly over the murder of his brother, Fredo—Michael has moved the family away from its criminal roots. He has established the Vito Corleone Foundation, a massive charitable organization, and is seeking to buy a controlling stake in , a massive international real estate conglomerate connected to the Vatican. By doing so, Michael hopes to finally sever
As the family leaves the opera house, an assassin strikes. The bullet meant for Michael misses and hits , killing her instantly. Michael’s scream of silent, agonizing grief on the steps of the opera house marks the true end of his soul. The Final Silence He has established the Vito Corleone Foundation, a
Michael discovers that the Immobiliare deal is far more corrupt than the world he is trying to leave behind. He finds himself entangled in a web of deceit involving high-ranking Vatican officials and Archbishop Gilday, who has mismanaged Church funds. Michael’s scream of silent, agonizing grief on the
In a desperate move to protect his family, Michael officially retires and names , on the condition that Vincent ends his romantic relationship with Michael’s daughter, Mary.