Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter

Directed by Brad Osborne
2006    47m    PG
Documentary
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Chronicles the legacy of Pullman Porters, generations of African American men who served as caretakers to wealthy white passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation in the golden age of rail travel. Based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye.
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Cast of Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
  • Glenn BradleyReenactor
  • Lindsey HollowayReenactor
  • Evan MasonReenactor
  • Brandi PriceReenactor
  • Stephanie RhodesReenactor
  • Jason SkeenReenactor
  • Lawrence VarnadoNarrator
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