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The Road Taken

The Road Taken

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πŸ“œ Overview: 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.
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πŸ“† Date Released: 1996-09-12
⌚ Running Time: 52 mins
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Beloved Cast

Frederick Ward original image
Narrator (voice)
Frederick Ward

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