Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle
Brief Synopsis
A documentary chronicle of the organization of the first black trade union--The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters--which also provides an account of African American working life between the Civil War and WWII.
Cast & Crew
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Jack Santino
Director
Rosina Tucker
Narration
John Hiller
Cinematographer
Zack Krieger
Editor
Jack Santino
Screenwriter
Jack Santino
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1982
Technical Specs
Duration
59m
Synopsis
A documentary chronicle of the organization of the first black trade union--The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters--which also provides an account of African American working life between the Civil War and WWII.
Film Details
Also Known As
Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1982
Technical Specs
Duration
59m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown in Los Angeles (UCLA) as part of program "Cinematic Images of the Black Male" May 15-23, 1995.
16mm
color
