Rising from the rails, the story of the Pullman Porter, produced & directed by Brad Osborne
Type
Label
Rising from the rails, the story of the Pullman Porter, produced & directed by Brad Osborne
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Rising from the rails
Medium
videorecording
Responsibility statement
produced & directed by Brad Osborne
Runtime
47
Series statement
Black history uncovered
Sub title
the story of the Pullman Porter
Summary
A documentary that chronicles the legacy of the Pullman Porters, generations of African American men who served as caretakers to wealthy white passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation during the golden age of rail.
Table Of Contents
Out of bondage, all aboard -- Rough rides, intimate encounters -- My name's not George -- Saint Philip and the battle for brotherhood -- Behind the mask -- Train to freedom -- A legacy that lasts
Technique
live action
Subject
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