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.
Crew
Selwyn Jacob
Director, Producer
Frederick Ward
Writer, Script
Michel Lalonde
Editor
Charles Konowal
Director of Photography
Les Krizsan
Director of Photography
Dale Phillips
Executive Producer, Producer
Graydon McCrea
Executive Producer
Jerry Krepakevich
Producer
Arthur McKay
Sound
Norman Dugas
Sound
George Novotny
Sound
Joe Sealy
Music