Tom Schuler: Cobbler Statesman

This animated documentary tells the story of a cobbler who faces business challenges that spark his interest in politics. Set against the backdrop of the 1780s, the film highlights the cobbler's evolution from a tradesman to a supporter of the U.S. Constitution and eventually a delegate at his state ratifying convention.

Commissioned by the U.S. Information Service, the film serves as an educational piece aimed at foreign audiences. It covers significant events such as the Constitutional Convention and the debates in Philadelphia that shaped the structure of the federal government. With Marvin Miller lending his voice, the documentary combines historical narrative with animation to engage viewers in the political landscape of early America.