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201592 min0documentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Artisan Movements

In Their Shoes

201592 min0documentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Agra, India, a hub for shoemaking, provides the setting for Atul Sabharwal's look at family legacy and globalization's effects on traditional craftsmanship.

“Legacy is not what you inherit; its what you give back”

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Agra, India, a hub for shoemaking, provides the setting for Atul Sabharwal's look at family legacy and globalization's effects on traditional craftsmanship.

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Atul Sabharwal traces his family roots in Agra, India, a city known for its footwear industry. He investigates his father’s hesitation to include him in the shoe material trading business. The film features interviews with local artisans about their work and cultural connections to shoemaking. Globalization poses challenges to these traditional practices. The documentary portrays the relationship between personal identity and family legacy within this sector.

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