Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues
Synopsis
Marlon Riggs and Peter Webster’s thesis project reflects on the heyday of Oakland blues in the late 1940s and ’50s, when an influx of African American shipyard workers mostly hailing from Louisiana and Texas arrived in the Bay Area. Combining vintage photographs, archival footage, interviews, and performances at venues like Eli’s Mile High Club, Riggs and Webster chronicle Oakland’s vibrant past while revealing an uncertain present.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marlon Riggs, Peter Webster
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Webster, Marlon Riggs
- Original Title
- Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- University of California Berkeley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marlon Riggs, Peter Webster
Peter Webster, Marlon Riggs
Marlon Riggs, Peter Webster
Marlon Riggs, Peter Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Marlon Riggs
Director
Peter Webster
Director
Peter Webster
Writer
Marlon Riggs
Producer
Peter Webster
Producer
Marlon Riggs
Writer
Marlon Riggs
Editor
Peter Webster
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues.
Promote Black Filmmakers®™ Playlist
More Like Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues about?
Marlon Riggs and Peter Webster’s thesis project reflects on the heyday of Oakland blues in the late 1940s and ’50s, when an influx of African American shipyard workers mostly hailing from Louisiana and Texas arrived in the Bay Area. Combining vintage photographs, archival footage, interviews, and performances at venues like Eli’s Mile High Club, Riggs and Webster chronicle Oakland’s vibrant past while revealing an uncertain present.
Who directed Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues?
Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues was directed by Marlon Riggs, Peter Webster.
Who stars in Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues?
The principal cast of Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues includes J.P. Phillips.
When was Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues released and how long is it?
Long Train Running: A History of the Oakland Blues was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 29m.