The Art of the Shine -
independent lens

Meet the unforgettable people who are turning the job of shoe shiner into an art form. From La Paz to Toronto to New York, these proud craftsmen are transforming an all-but-ignored job into a fulfilling life of freedom and personal connection.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1914

No future air times were found for this episode.

About Independent Lens:

This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers.

INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history.

The series is supported by interactive companion Web sites and national publicity and community engagement campaigns.

Watch Independent Lens - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Trailer | The Art of the Shine

The Art of the Shine - The Sober Shoeshine Gang - Clip

Marwencol: Action and Adventure! Romance and Redemption!

Hamptons Squalor to Broadway Splendor

Marwencol: Two Thumbs Up From the Star of the Show!

Marwencol: The Golden Rule

Future Broadcast times for "Independent Lens": (show all)

Wed, Jan 14	8:00 P.M.	Greener Pastures NH World (11.3)
Thu, Jan 15	1:00 A.M.	Greener Pastures NH World (11.3)
Thu, Jan 15	9:00 A.M.	Greener Pastures NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 18	10:00 P.M.	Razing Liberty Square NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jan 19	2:00 A.M.	Razing Liberty Square NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jan 19	10:00 A.M.	Razing Liberty Square NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jan 26	11:00 P.M.	Vivien's Wild Ride NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jan 27	12:00 P.M.	Vivien's Wild Ride NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Jan 27	1:30 P.M.	Space: The Longest Goodbye NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jan 28	3:00 A.M.	Space: The Longest Goodbye NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jan 28	8:30 P.M.	Vivien's Wild Ride NH World (11.3)
Thu, Jan 29	1:30 A.M.	Vivien's Wild Ride NH World (11.3)
Thu, Jan 29	9:30 A.M.	Vivien's Wild Ride NH World (11.3)
Sat, Jan 31	12:00 P.M.	Vivien's Wild Ride NH World (11.3)
Mon, Feb 9	10:00 P.M.	The Librarians NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Feb 10	12:00 P.M.	The Librarians NH Explore (11.2)