Shoemaker (film)

Shoemaker is a 1996 American independent drama film directed by Robert A. Burrill. The film stars Lynne Thigpen, Garret Dillahunt, and Ron Perlman. It follows the story of a solitary and eccentric shoemaker in New York City whose life is disrupted when he is forced to confront his past and the changing world around him. He forms an unlikely friendship with a young man struggling with his own life choices. The film explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the importance of human connection. It received generally positive reviews for its performances and character-driven narrative.