Where The Tracks End in Mexico
This coming-of-age Mexican movie is about a group of school children who fulfill their dreams.
Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle (1982)
This documentary recounts the struggle of the Pullman sleeping car porters to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first Black trade union in the United States. Through archival materials and interviews with retired porters, the film reveals the discrimination behind their famed “miles of smiles” service and the long fight for recognition and dignity.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
This documentary recounts the struggle of the Pullman sleeping car porters to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first Black trade union in the United States. Through archival materials and interviews with retired porters, the film reveals the discrimination behind their famed “miles of smiles” service and the long fight for recognition and dignity.
Rating:
Genre:Documentary
Written By:
In Theaters:9/1/1982
Box Office:
Runtime:59 minutes
Studio:
Articles You May Like
Why Caves and Trans Allegories Will Get You Through 'The Matrix' Saga
What makes The Matrix saga fascinating is the symbolism of caves and trans allegories
Tonight is 'The Curse of Bridge Hollow'
A strong representation of African Americans in this film features evil spirits and horror-themed elements.
The Best LGBT Films and Shows to Watch Online
Celebrate Pride with these movies and TV shows available on popular streaming services. (Good news: a lot of them are available for free.)
Premature (2019): An intimate 'welcome to womanhood' tale
SPOILERS AHEAD. Premature is a story about the pain of love and realities. Transitioning from youth to our perspective of adulthood, how do we grapple with loss?
Mississippi Masala: A Romance that Interrogates Racism from Within and Without
Some people’s first introduction to Mira Nair might be as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s mom. But with her insightful direction of 1991’s Mississippi Masala, Nair shows how much she deserves to be known as an artist. Delivering a nuanced portrait of a romance between a Black man and an Indian woman living in the South, Nair explores the complications each character faces, giving both equal weight.