Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle

Overview

This documentary recounts the struggle of the Pullman sleeping car porters to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first Black trade union in the United States. Through archival materials and interviews with retired porters, the film reveals the discrimination behind their famed “miles of smiles” service and the long fight for recognition and dignity.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 1, 1982

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Lawrence W. Davis,Homer Glenn,Hunter Johnson,L. Long,C.J. Talley,Rosina Tucker,Rex Stewart,William Harrington,L.C. Richie,J.D. Shawand 5 more

Director

Paul Wagner

Producer

Jack Santino,Paul Wagner

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0229582