10,000 Black Men Named George [VHS]

The movie based on actual accounts of history.., The conditions of employment during that post WW1 era for those railroad porters were criminal at the least.., And a few of the porters considered their rail line employment in the early 1900's a social step up from their sharecropping/slavery jobs... At one point in the movie, the porters told the journalist some passengers rode the rail lines (JUST) to treat the porters badly... Which goes to show the dregs-of-society in that era felt it was their birthly-right, social privilage to subject the porters with disdain & contempt.., The cultures civil laws & rules permitted & encouraged the dregs to randomly choose a person of color and destroy thier existence out of spite, at a whim.., The peculiar thing about the porters struggle for the union and work conditions didn't change their cultural standing but it was the begining., As the railroad owner inquired " The 10,000 George Movement was instrumental in changing the American culture".., Rate this movie "A" (rushed at the end)

A 20th century historic reminder of the racism and corruption black men faced as Pullman porters. Unfortunately, this same type of occurrence blatantly exists in this 21st century.

I had never heard of this film before. This stars Andre Braugher always great, The movie takes place on the trains and to make it easy for all the white cuastomers they called all the black men working George. This was a top tier job for a Black man at the time. The movie covers Andre Brughers character working and trying to start a unionand the struggle. Top notch acting and direction from Robert Townsend known more as a comedian but a great story teller, worth a watch.

This was a great movie fine I am a railroad guy and I love to see the history of the Poehlman trains this is a movie that no one has probably ever heard of and should be watched by everyone

Great little movie. It gives a good portrayal of the times back then. Acting was top notch and you probably will recognize many of the faces from other works.

This is a gem........if you want to know about Porters that worked for the Pullman Co. and if you are a passenger train buff this is a must see. This is an excellent excellent movie. Black History buffs this is a must. A Phillip Randolf is portrayed the way he should have instead of a Socialist. He fought hard for the Porters beyond what any human should have too. Victorious.........no less but the depression took a bite out of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. This is a film I will keep forever.

I liked the fact this movie is based on true events. Great actors!

Inspirational film based on true events. A must for all American households and a potential Jeopardy answer.A. These workers were called George.Q. Who were porters on Pullman railway cars?A. The Pullman Porter's union.Q. What was the first Black Union in the United States?

Amazing movie