American shoeshine

Duration: 29

Year Published: 19--

Creator: Titan Films presents ; produced and directed by Sparky Greene.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Greene, Sparky.; Carroll, Glen.; Titan Films.; University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Copyright notice: c1976 Titan Films.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Edited by Glen Carroll.; Interviews with shoeshine men, intercut with old films and stills, show a dying generation of Black Americans. These men take pride in their work, and have given their modest jobs great dignity, but they have higher aspirations for their sons. Experts demonstrate the art of "popping the rag."; PFA 1612-01-11783. D0004; PFA 1612-01-11783. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2004/1/ 28 good condition; scratches throughout CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: April 13, 2006 same.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE