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This is a time when Werner Herzog was famous not for "Grizzly Man" and "Port of Call New Orleans." This is somewhat of a promo reel for Errol Morris's first big film, before he was the noted documentarian that he is today. This is Werner Herzog, making good on his promise to eat a shoe if Morris created a movie. And it's one nasty-ass, ratty old shoe. Les Blank crafts a surreal comedy of conviction.
"Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe" just goes to show the mindset of some of the most talented directors, and how film-making can a seriously odd profession. But like Werner points out early, it's a helluva lot better than TV.
But make it to the end, with Herzog's diatribe on the values of film, such as insight, changed perspective, and the absurdity of it all as well. Plus, he does eat that show.
