The read
It runs a compact 59m.
Synopsis
This documentary recounts the struggle of the Pullman sleeping car porters to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first Black trade union in the United States. Through archival materials and interviews with retired porters, the film reveals the discrimination behind their famed “miles of smiles” service and the long fight for recognition and dignity.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul WagnerDirector
Cast
- Lawrence W. DavisCast
- C.L. DellumsCast
- Ernest Ford Jr.Cast
- Green GlennCast
- Homer GlennCast
- William HarringtonCast
- Hunter JohnsonCast
- L. LongCast
- William D. MillerCast
- E.D. NixonCast
- L.C. RichieCast
- J.D. ShawCast
Themes
civil rightsblack trade unionbrotherhood of sleeping car portersblack america