Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Salty Dog Blues
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

No free providers found in US.

Production Companies

Third World Newsreel