Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
Feb 11, 2006 · 47m
Director
Brad OsborneOverview
RISING FROM THE RAILS: THE STORY OF THE PULLMAN PORTER, a documentary based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye, chronicles the relatively unheralded 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. Unbeknownst to most of their white passengers, porters played critical political and cultural roles, becoming trailblazers in the struggle for African American dignity and self-sufficiency, patriarchs of black labor unions, and helping give birth to the Civil Rights Movement. Ultimately, however, their greatest legacy is that which they left to future generations.
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What is Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter about?
RISING FROM THE RAILS: THE STORY OF THE PULLMAN PORTER, a documentary based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye, chronicles the relatively unheralded 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. Unbeknownst to most of their white passengers, porters played…
When was Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter released?
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter was released on February 11, 2006.
Where can I watch Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter runs 47 minutes.
Who directed Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter was directed by Brad Osborne.
Who is in the cast of Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
The cast of Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter includes Stephanie Rhodes (Reenactor), Jason Skeen (Reenactor), Lawrence Varnado (Narrator), Glenn Bradley (Reenactor) and Lindsey Holloway (Reenactor).
Is Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter on Netflix?
No, Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.