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10,000 Black Men Named George (2002)
In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied their civil and economic rights. 10,000 Black Men Named George, the title, refers to the fact Pullman porters were often called "George" by white passengers, which was considered a racial slur.
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In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied their civil and economic rights. 10,000 Black Men Named George, the title, refers to the fact Pullman porters were often called "George" by white passengers, which was considered a racial slur.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, TV Movie
Written By:Cyrus Nowrasteh
In Theaters:2/24/2002
Box Office:
Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Paramount Television
Cast
Robert Townsend
Director
Andre Braugher
A. Philip Randolph
Charles S. Dutton
Milton Webster
Mario Van Peebles
Ashley Totten
Brock Peters
Leon Frey
Carla Brothers
Lucille Randolph
Kenneth McGregor
Barton Davis
Ellen Holly
Selena Frey
Ernestine Jackson
Mrs. Randolph
Ardon Bess
Daddy Moore
Ordena Stephens
Sandi Totten
James McGowan
Desmond
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