Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
Documentary
⭐ 8.9 / 10(27)
Chronicles the legacy of Pullman Porters, generations of African American men who served as caretakers to wealthy white passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation in the golden age of rail travel. Based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye.
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Runtime
- 47m
- Released
- 2006
Details
Release year: 2006
Storyline
Chronicles the legacy of Pullman Porters, generations of African American men who served as caretakers to wealthy white passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation in the golden age of rail travel. Based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye.
Top credits
Directors
Cast
See all 8 credits →- Glenn Bradley — Reenactor
- Lindsey Holloway — Reenactor
- Evan Mason — Reenactor
- Brandi Price — Reenactor