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  • American Shoeshine (1976)
  • Short | 30 min | Documentary, Short
American Shoeshine (1976)
Short | 30 min | Documentary, Short
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...See moreA 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. Written by Rodrigo Amaro See less
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Director
Sparky Greene
Producer
Sparky Greene
Editor
Glen Carroll
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Updated Nov 30, 1976
Release date
Nov 1976 (United States)
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 1 nomination

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