Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
“They Rose from the Rails”
Synopsis
RISING FROM THE RAILS: THE STORY OF THE PULLMAN PORTER, a documentary based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye, chronicles the relatively unheralded Pullman Porters, generations of African American men who served as caretakers to wealthy white passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation during the golden age of rail. Unbeknownst to most of their white passengers, porters played critical political and cultural roles, becoming trailblazers in the struggle for African American dignity and self-sufficiency, patriarchs of black labor unions, and helping give birth to the Civil Rights Movement. Ultimately, however, their greatest legacy is that which they left to future generations.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Osborne
- Original Title
- Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- AMS Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Osborne
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Osborne
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
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What is Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter about?
RISING FROM THE RAILS: THE STORY OF THE PULLMAN PORTER, a documentary based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye, chronicles the relatively unheralded Pullman Porters, generations of African American men who served as caretakers to wealthy white passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation during the golden age of rail. Unbeknownst to most of their white passengers, porters played critical political and cultural roles, becoming trailblazers in the struggle for African American dignity and self-sufficiency, patriarchs of black labor unions, and helping give birth to the Civil Rights Movement. Ultimately, however, their greatest legacy is that which they left to future generations.
Who directed Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter was directed by Brad Osborne.
Who stars in Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
The principal cast of Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter includes Stephanie Rhodes, Jason Skeen, Lawrence Varnado, Glenn Bradley, Lindsey Holloway.
When was Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter released and how long is it?
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter?
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).