Watch Streaming The Road Taken (1996) : Movie Trailer This 1996 documentary takes a nostalgic ride through history to present the experiences of Black sleeping-car porters who worked on Canada's railways from the early 1900s through the 1960s. There was a strong sense of pride among these men and they were well-respected by their community. Yet, harsh working conditions prevented them from being promoted to other railway jobs until finally, in 1955, porter Lee Williams took his fight to the union. | ||
Release Date | : | Sep 12, 1996 |
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Genres | : | Documentary |
Production Company | : | ONF | NFB |
Production Countries | : | Canada |
Casts | : | Frederick Ward |
Plot Keywords | : | transportation, railroad, labor, labor union, black canadian |
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