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Independent Lens: Art of the Shine

Travel the globe to meet unforgettable people who are turning the job of shoe shiner into an art form.

ind lens art shine stand New York shoe shiner Don Ward jokes with passersby while shining a customer’s shoes.
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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.

Independent Lens: The Art of the Shine, Monday at 11 p.m. on PBS 6.

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