American Shoeshine (1976)

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American Shoeshine is a 1975 American short documentary film directed by Sparky Greene. It covers the history of shoe shining in the United States, interviews current shoe shiner, and describes rag popping, a form of music made with a shoeshine rag. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Director: Sparky Greene
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Production: Perspective Films, Titan Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Shoeshine about?
American Shoeshine is a 1975 American short documentary film directed by Sparky Greene. It covers the history of shoe shining in the United States, interviews current shoe shiner, and describes rag popping, a form of music made with a shoeshine rag. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed American Shoeshine?
American Shoeshine was directed by Sparky Greene.
How long is American Shoeshine?
American Shoeshine has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is American Shoeshine?
American Shoeshine is a Documentary film.
Where was American Shoeshine produced?
American Shoeshine was produced in United States of America.