Where God Left His Shoes, by Matt Yaggy

You would think that Christmas Eve would be a time when anyone can catch a break. However, Frank Diaz (John Leguizamo) learns just the opposite in Where God Left His Shoes directed by Salvatore Stabile. Before being able to get an apartment, Diaz needs to find a job by 6:00 P.M. on Christmas eve. Shoes is wonderfully acted and directed.

Throughout the movie Diaz come close to catching many breaks and has the audience rooting for him the whole time. The movie also deals with the tumultuous relationship between Frank and the rest of his family. While they do have their differences, it ultimately comes down to the fact that the family loves each other. Even throughout all the hard times in the shelter and being thrown onto the street, the family stays close. This film may draw some comparisons to The Pursuit of Happyness but they are very different tales. Shoes is able to weave a tale of sadness mixed with comedy and ultimately leaves you with a profound hope.