Overview

Black sleeping-car porters who worked on Canada's railways from the early 1900s through the 1960s were proud men and well-respected by their community, but harsh working conditions prevented them from being promoted to other railway jobs until 1955 when porter Lee Williams took his fight to the union.

Cast

Frederick Ward

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Frequently asked

What is "The Road Taken" about?

Black sleeping-car porters who worked on Canada's railways from the early 1900s through the 1960s were proud men and well-respected by their community, but harsh working conditions prevented them from being promoted to other railway jobs until 1955 when porter Lee Williams took his fight to the union.

When was "The Road Taken" released?

The Road Taken was released in 1996.

Who stars in "The Road Taken"?

The cast includes Frederick Ward.