Salty Dog Blues
Synopsis
The film looks at men and women of color in the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1938-1975. Through chronicling the lives of these men and women who, with a median age of 82, are beset with a host of life-threatening illnesses, the movie tells how they navigated issues of racism, disparities in the workplace, gender and familial relations.
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SALTY DOG BLUES (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santana, Denise Belén Santiago
- Original Score
- Mino Cinelu
- Original Title
- Salty Dog Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Third World Newsreel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santana, Denise Belén Santiago
Mino Cinelu
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Santana
Director
Denise Belén Santiago
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salty Dog Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salty Dog Blues about?
The film looks at men and women of color in the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1938-1975. Through chronicling the lives of these men and women who, with a median age of 82, are beset with a host of life-threatening illnesses, the movie tells how they navigated issues of racism, disparities in the workplace, gender and familial relations.
Who directed Salty Dog Blues?
Salty Dog Blues was directed by Alfred Santana, Denise Belén Santiago.
Who stars in Salty Dog Blues?
The principal cast of Salty Dog Blues includes Melvin Van Peebles, Felipe Luciano.
When was Salty Dog Blues released and how long is it?
Salty Dog Blues was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Salty Dog Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salty Dog Blues was composed by Mino Cinelu.