The press leading up to the release of The Irishman has been all about Martin Scorsese. The Oscar-winning director has had a storied career, creating some of the most famous films in cinematic history. The Irishman is the culmination of a fifteen-year fight he's been waging in Hollywood, along with fellow producer Robert De Niro. Now that the film is here, it is right to recognize the man who, more than anyone else, made it a reality.