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Steel Toes

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2007 · 87 min Drama Crime
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Rage and intolerance collide with compassion Academy-Award nominated David Strathairn portrays Danny Dunkleman, a Jewish liberal humanist, and the court-appointed lawyer representing Mike Downey, a Neo-Nazi Skinhead on trial for the racially motivated murder of an East Indian immigrant. Steel Toes takes us into the intense and fiery relationship that develops between these two men as they explore their emotional and intellectual differences. Steel Toes is a provocative exploration of the inescapable and insidious presence of racial and religious intolerance in our society.

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Year 2007
Country Canada
Genre Drama, Crime
Director David Gow
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (15 votes)

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The film constructs its power through claustrophobic tension and the verbal duel at its core. It relies entirely on the strength of its dialogue and performances to explore whether a crack in the armor of hatred can ever be forged through raw, uncomfortable human connection.

What lingers after the final frame is the unsettling echo of that confrontation and the difficult questions it raises about empathy's limits. It’s a challenging, talk-driven chamber piece that offers no easy solace. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: David Gow

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