American Shoeshine (1976)

American Shoeshine

197630m
DocumentaryShort
6.7 / 10(23)

A short documentary on shoe shining in the U.S. and its historical importance, from the early days of European immigration to the predominance with workers of the black community. The film follows a series of shoe shine men, their views on the work and the use of rag popping.

Runtime
30m
Released
1976

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Release year: 1976

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A short documentary on shoe shining in the U.S. and its historical importance, from the early days of European immigration to the predominance with workers of the black community. The film follows a series of shoe shine men, their views on the work and the use of rag popping.

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