The Road Taken

The Road Taken

1996 en 52 minutes

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Plot

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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Cast

Frederick Ward

Frederick Ward

Narrator (voice)

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