The Road Taken

The Road Taken 1996 Directed by Selwyn Jacob

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.

Countries Canada , USA

Production Country Canada

Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company ONF | NFB

Release Date 12 September 1996

52 mins