10,000 Black Men Named George
Synopsis
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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10,000 Men named George
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-05-22
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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
Kedar Brown
James Randolph
Christopher Bondy
William Green
Neville Edwards
E.J. Daniels
Collette Micks
Mrs. Robbins
Terry Hart
Conductor
Emma Fleury Harvey
Isabel Robbins (as Emma Fleury)
Mario Romano
Donaldson
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- 10,000 Black Men Named George
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Townsend
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Stephen James Taylor
Edward J. Pei
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Townsend
Director
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Writer
Edward J. Pei
Director of Photography
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is 10,000 Black Men Named George about?
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.
Who directed 10,000 Black Men Named George?
10,000 Black Men Named George was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in 10,000 Black Men Named George?
The principal cast of 10,000 Black Men Named George includes Andre Braugher, Charles S. Dutton, Mario Van Peebles, Brock Peters, Carla Brothers.
When was 10,000 Black Men Named George released and how long is it?
10,000 Black Men Named George was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for 10,000 Black Men Named George?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 10,000 Black Men Named George was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 10,000 Black Men Named George?
10,000 Black Men Named George holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).