The Negro Sailor
First aired on Dec 13, 1945
Runtime: 27 mins
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Genres: Documentary
US Navy produced short stars Joel Fluellen as a draftee from his civilian job at a black newspaper through boot camp and an assignment in the Pacific. Completed after the surrender of Japan, the film celebrates the teamwork, diversity, and the actions of several distinguished African American sailors.
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Joel Fluellen | Bill Johnson
Spencer Williams | Frank Roberts - columnist
Leigh Whipper | Editor
Featured Crew
Henry Levin | Director