The Negro Sailor

27min

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.

Cast

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

Bill Johnson
Spencer Williams

Spencer Williams

Frank Roberts - columnist

Release date

13th Dec 1945

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English