Overview

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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Cast

David Strathairn

Danny Dunkelman

Andrew W. Walker

Michael Downey

Marina Orsini

Anna Dunkelman

Ivana Shein

Jill

Michael Rudder

Sam

Linda E. Smith

Barbara

Ivan Smith

Vikram

Tom Rack

Magistrate

Ron Lea

Interviewer

Michael Yarmush

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