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Rising From the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter | 
 enlarge | Director: Brad Osborne
Actor: Allison Payne
Studio: AMS Production Group
Category: DVD
Buy New: $19.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 43779
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 47
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 0.5 x 6
UPC: 689076519533
EAN: 0689076519533
ASIN: B000EHNHJ0
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Publication Date: 2006
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| Features:
| • | Featuring over 2 hours of DVD extras, including: | | • | Extended Interviews with Porters, their families and RAILS author Larry Tye | | • | Behind-the-Scenes "Making Of" Featurette | | • | Rare Pullman Company Training Filmstrips w/sound | | • | Pullman Car Slideshow...and more! |
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Product Description
**Also available in VHS with limited extras**RISING FROM THE RAILS: THE STORY OF THE PULLMAN PORTER, a documentary based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye, chronicles the relatively unheralded Pullman Porters, generations of African American men who served as caretakers to wealthy white passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation during the golden age of rail. Unbeknownst to most of their white passengers, porters played critical political and cultural roles, becoming trailblazers in the struggle for African American dignity and self-sufficiency, patriarchs of black labor unions, and helping give birth to the Civil Rights Movement. Ultimately, however, their greatest legacy is that which they left to future generations. RISING FROM THE RAILS is an engaging and moving tribute to these men who rose, with dignity, from the rails.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Topical and Misleading. February 7, 2007
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
At the conclusion of the "Rising From the Rails" DVD, I came to the conclusion I had purchased an infomercial for the author's book. Dispite a couple of heart-felt testomonials, this production lacked any balance to aid the viewer's perception of the atrocious working conditions which were common place during the industrial revolution. No reference was made of the European immigrants that were mutilated or killed in the coal mines, foundries, and railyards which supported the railroads the porters rode upon. I would suspect the author misled many viewers that racial inequality in those times was exclusively towards African Americans, when infact it also existed for significant numbers of European imigrants. I expected the storyline to contain other personal experiences such as the train wreck victim experience, rather than percieved racial inequities of the period. Unfair and unbalanced production.
 A History Little Known and Long Forgotten May 7, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I can not tell you how moved I was by RISING FROM THE RAILS, the Story of the Pullman Porter. I received the film as a gift from a friend whose son was involved in the production of the film. Growing up in the late 1950's I remember fondly the Age of Steam but was unaware of the significant impact that the Pullman porters had on the rise of the Black middle class and the resultant Civil Rights movement. This is a powerful story and documentary film making at its finest!
A Magnificient Film February 16, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was simply astounded by this film. Having grown up in the 50's and traveled by train with my family on numerous occasions, I was deeply moved by the images and stories of the Pullman Porters. The interviews, flashbacks, dramatic depictions were extremely well done, and I particularly noticed the excellent photography and narratives. My own recollection was that the Pullman Porters were highly regarded, and I had a sense of sincere respect and safety in their presence, even as a young child. It is so interesting to see that the fruits of their hard work and sometimes excessive discipline, are the many successful sons and daughters who can now tell their beautiful and touching stories. The filmmakers of Rising From The Rails deserve an Academy Award. I am ordering a number of DVD's to send to friends and family.
Brilliant! February 12, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Larry Tye and Brad Osborne have successfully added several important pieces to the puzzle of our American history. The story of the pullman porter is told with authenticy, sincerity, and dignity. A must see for anyone who wants to better under the long-lasting, positive impact that these humble "servants" had on American culture.
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