The Road Taken
Overview
This 1996 documentary takes a nostalgic ride through history to present the experiences of Black sleeping-car porters who worked on Canada's railways from the early 1900s through the 1960s. There was a strong sense of pride among these men and they were well-respected by their community. Yet, harsh working conditions prevented them from being promoted to other railway jobs until finally, in 1955, porter Lee Williams took his fight to the union.
Key Crew
Producer: Selwyn Jacob, Dale Phillips, Jerry Krepakevich
Director of Photography: Charles Konowal, Les Krizsan
Director: Selwyn Jacob
Writer: Frederick Ward
