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The Art of the Shine DVD

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Item #: WC3412
The Art of the Shine Meet the men and women who make their living cleaning our shoes. From the brash street shiners of New York City, to the masked shoe shine boys of La Paz, The Art of the Shine travels the world to give you an insider's view of this overlooked profession. The Art of the Shine introduces you ... More
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The Art of the Shine Meet the men and women who make their living cleaning our shoes. From the brash street shiners of New York City, to the masked shoe shine boys of La Paz, The Art of the Shine travels the world to give you an insider's view of this overlooked profession.

The Art of the Shine introduces you to the people who do this job and allows you to see the world through their eyes. Discover that despite being literally and figuratively 'looked down upon' by society, shoe shiners universally take great pride in their work. They like the freedom that comes with being their own bosses and enjoy interacting with customers who always walk away happy. People around the world have turned to shoe shining to provide for themselves and their families. These are their stories. Step into their world. You'll never look at a shoe shiner the same way again!

Producer: Sergeo Kirby, Stacey Tenenbaum
Production Company: Production of H2L Productions & documentary Channel Canada
Production Year: 2017
Copyright Year: 2017
Director: Stacey Tenenbaum
Talent: Don Ward, Kevin Tuohy
Writers: Stacey Tenenbaum
Discs: 1
Subtitles: Y
Subtitle Language: English (SDH)
Language track: English
DVI: N
Audio Format: 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

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El L.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
I STAR IN AND STAND BEHIND THIS FILM!
Review by El L. on 07/17/20 review stating I STAR IN AND STAND BEHIND THIS FILM!
Believe me, Im featured in this film and if I didnt like it, Id tell you so! Actually, its really wonderfully done-Funny, moving, inspirational and instructional about our professional and personal lives as a result of being Shoeshiners... Im proud and honored to be included in this film. Bravo to Stacey, the Director! Kevin Tuohy, Founder THE SHOESHINE GUILD
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Daub
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Excellent Film
Review by Daub on 07/17/20 review stating Excellent Film
As a family we watched the streamed version tonight. I own Daubs Cobbler Shop in Laconia NH and have already had several customers come in and recommend it to me. Excellent story and very inspiring.
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Kurt
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Really interesting documentary
Review by Kurt on 07/17/20 review stating Really interesting documentary
Gives great insight into people reinventing a dying career field. You can really tell they take great pride in their labor. A must watch!
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Helyn
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
The Art of the Shine
Review by Helyn on 07/17/20 review stating The Art of the Shine
This film is brilliant. There are so many moral issues and values investigated here. Bravo Stacey!
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Dr. F.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
GRATEFUL FOR THIS DOCUMENTARY
Review by Dr. F. on 07/17/20 review stating GRATEFUL FOR THIS DOCUMENTARY
I just watched this documentary which was cut a little bit short of the actual documentary. It is a phenomenal documentary on an industry that has not been very well respected or truly appreciated for the talent that is behind the worker. If more people watch this documentary and feel proud about shining shoes we can make AMERICA SHINE AGAIN!!!
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Shoe
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
I am buying
Review by Shoe on 07/17/20 review stating I am buying
I watched the version that played on PBS, the version Im buying is longer. Ive been shining 11 years, its a very misunderstood profession, this gives us a voice and I hope when you watch it an understanding that its a profession and honorable, its interesting that we get to see that its done world wide by men and women. 5 stars!

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Shoe reviewed The Art of the Shine DVD
5 star rating
I am buying
Review by Shoe review stating I am buying
I watched the version that played on PBS, the version Im buying is longer. Ive been shining 11 years, its a very misunderstood profession, this gives us a voice and I hope when you watch it an understanding that its a profession and honorable, its interesting that we get to see that its done world wide by men and women. 5 stars!
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Dr. F. reviewed The Art of the Shine DVD
5 star rating
GRATEFUL FOR THIS DOCUMENTARY
Review by Dr. F. review stating GRATEFUL FOR THIS DOCUMENTARY
I just watched this documentary which was cut a little bit short of the actual documentary. It is a phenomenal documentary on an industry that has not been very well respected or truly appreciated for the talent that is behind the worker. If more people watch this documentary and feel proud about shining shoes we can make AMERICA SHINE AGAIN!!!
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Helyn reviewed The Art of the Shine DVD
5 star rating
The Art of the Shine
Review by Helyn review stating The Art of the Shine
This film is brilliant. There are so many moral issues and values investigated here. Bravo Stacey!

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