Authentic Los Angeles: Raul Ojeda, The Sole of Don Ville

Authentic Los Angeles is a documentary series that explores and celebrates both Los Angeles heritage and appreciation for craftsmanship. Each film subject, whether an individual or institution, is chosen because they have perfected their specialty the old school way: putting in the time and hard work for the long haul. In short, they are dedicated to the authenticity of their product and their legacy.
Directed by: Rocío Mesa
Producers: Meltdown2.0, LLC.
Director Photography: Steven Soria
Editors: Dario Garcia, Rocío Mesa
Sound: Anthony Trujillo, Camera Assistant, Robert Moreno
Starring: The Shoemaker Raúl Ojeda
Willie's and Don Ville workers, Salvador Castillo, Erick Castro, Herver Castro, John Collins Armando Dominguez, Victor Ojeda, Kazuaki Oyakawa
Band: Gaforic Explosion
Songs:
-Tabla de sol
Blue moon special
Dudas de Marcos
Composer: Jose Maria Rubio
(All music used with permission)
"Authentic Los Angeles" curated by Jessica Gao and Gaston Dominguez-Letelier
Filmed on location around Los Angeles, California 2012
Previous in the series:
"Authentic Los Angeles: Almon Loos, The Rocking Barber" • Authentic Los Angeles:...

[@xerocorp]

it doesn't matter what you do, what matters is that you do it

[@serenitychilton]

dear usb, the point may be that MOST people are NOT aware that shoemaking is alive...certainly not in the US. When I tell people I'm studying to make boots, they are astonished--no idea that anybody can do it, they think all shoes come from factories. There is a crying need for more awareness of the craft!