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Where God Left His Shoes (2007)

Director: Salvatore Stabile

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From Time Out New York

Down-on-his-luck Frank Diaz (Leguizamo) can’t make the rent, and he and his family face the prospect of spending Christmas hungry and in a New York homeless shelter. As he desperately tries to find work and a decent place for his brood to live, Frank’s checkered past returns to haunt him. The story of family coming together amid holiday hardship is as old as baby Jesus’ parents holing up in that mangy manger, but this film needs more than God’s Nikes to resonate with an already economically downtrodden filmgoing populace.

Author: Drew Toal 2008-12-09 19:51:45

Time Out New York Issue 689: December 11 - 17, 2008

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  • Michael S. said...
    Posted on Dec 15 2008 11:25 Well written and directed by Salvatore Stabile, and a fantastic performance by John Leguizamo. I disagree with Time Out on this one - the whole theatre was in tears (along with me and my girlfriend)! This definitely will remain a holiday movie staple for futures to come!
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Director: Salvatore Stabile

Cast: John Leguizamo, Leonor Varela, David Castro

Rated: NR

Duration: 110 mins

US Release: Dec 12 2008


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