The Negro Sailor

The Negro Sailor

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 13, 1945

Runtime

0h 27m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Negro Sailor

Production Companies

United States Navy

Director

Henry Levin

Description

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.