Name: Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-02-11
Duration: 47 min
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Glenn Bradley, Lindsey Holloway, Evan Mason

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter

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.

Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter (2006)

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