The Negro Sailor

Name: The Negro Sailor
Director: Henry Levin
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1945-12-13
Duration: 27 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Joel Fluellen, Spencer Williams, Leigh Whipper

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The Negro Sailor

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Released

Production

United States Navy

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1945-12-13

The Negro Sailor

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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Bill Johnson

Joel Fluellen

Frank Roberts - columnist

Spencer Williams

Editor

Leigh Whipper