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Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter

Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter

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Based on the bestselling book by Larry Tye, this documentary traces the fascinating history of the Pullman Porters - generations of African American men who served wealthy white passengers on the luxury trains that traveled across America during the golden age of rail travel.

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