A Broken Sole
| Company type | Anthology film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Antony Marsellis (director), Susan Charlotte (writer) |
| Products | Film |
A Broken Sole is a 2006 anthology consisting of three short films directed by Antony Marsellis and penned by Susan Charlotte, focusing on the repercussions of the September 11 attacks in 2001.
Plot
Derived from three brief plays authored by Susan Charlotte, the narrative follows six individuals: a shoemaker and his client, a taxi driver alongside a passenger, and a dyslexic director with his companion.
The Shoemaker
Set on September 11, 2001, a shoemaker (Danny Aiello) hurriedly attempts to shut down his store. A college professor (Judith Light) arrives with a damaged shoe sole, imploring him to remain open. Within the unfolding tragedy, a pair of shoes remains unclaimed by an owner who will not return.
Danny Aiello revisited this character in the off-Broadway production The Shoemaker during 2010 and 2011.
The Cabbie
In October 2001, an anxious real estate agent (Laila Robins) shares a cab ride with a cab driver (Bob Dishy) known for his exaggerated enunciation.
The Dyslexic Lover
By December 2001, Nan (Margaret Colin), an actress employed at a travel agency, and Bob (John Shea), a director with dyslexia, manage their intermittent romantic involvement.
Cast
- Danny Aiello – Shoemaker
- Margaret Colin – Nan
- Bob Dishy – Taxi Driver
- Judith Light – Hilary
- Laila Robins – Passenger
- Rebekkah Ross – Voice of Louise
- John Shea – Bob
Score
An original score by Philip Glass accompanies the film, originally commissioned by Susan Charlotte for her short film Love Divided By. This composition is also featured on Glass's "Saxophone" album.