
Before Nike, and Adidas, there was the Hi-Jo! Here is a Brooklyn tale set back in the day about a young Italian-American shoemaker (Frank) on the verge of greatness. News comes from his cousins in Italy that they have obtained the first automated vulcanizing machinery to produce gym shoes called the Hi-Jo.
Directed by Michael Kaves, The Shoemaker leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Kaves, Ava Lee Scott, Bree Michael Warner — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2012.
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A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.
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