Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams
In the early 20th century, impoverished teenage Italian cobbler Salvatore Ferragamo sailed from Naples to America to seek a better life. He settled in Southern California, and became Hollywood's go-to shoemaker during the silent era.
Overview
In the early 20th century, impoverished teenage Italian cobbler Salvatore Ferragamo sailed from Naples to America to seek a better life. He settled in Southern California, and became Hollywood's go-to shoemaker during the silent era. In 1927, he returned to Italy and founded in Florence his namesake luxury brand. This feature-length documentary recounts his adventures.
Cast
Salvatore Ferragamo
Self (archive footage)
Manolo Blahnik
Self
Grace Coddington
Self
Christian Louboutin
Self
Suzy Menkes
Self
Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Michael Stuhlbarg
Self - Narrator (voice)
Trailer
