Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter (2006)
They Rose from the Rails
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.
Director: Brad Osborne
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: February 11, 2006
Cast
- Stephanie Rhodes - Reenactor
- Jason Skeen - Reenactor
- Lawrence Varnado - Narrator
- Glenn Bradley - Reenactor
- Lindsey Holloway - Reenactor
- Evan Mason - Reenactor
- Brandi Price - Reenactor
Production: AMS Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: $150,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brad Osborne
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- 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 stars in Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
- Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter stars Stephanie Rhodes, Jason Skeen, Lawrence Varnado, Glenn Bradley, Lindsey Holloway, Evan Mason.
- How long is Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
- Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
- Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
- Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter had a budget of $150,000.
- Where was Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter produced?
- Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter was produced in United States of America.