About this movie
The film looks at men and women of color in the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1938-1975. Through chronicling the lives of these men and women who, with a median age of 82, are beset with a host of life-threatening illnesses, the movie tells how they navigated issues of racism, disparities in the workplace, gender and familial relations.
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navy
1970s
racism
inequality
1940s
1950s
1960s
1930s
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Questions about Salty Dog Blues
How long is Salty Dog Blues?
Salty Dog Blues has a runtime of 52m ( and 52 minutes).
Who directed Salty Dog Blues?
Salty Dog Blues was directed by Alfred Santana and released in 2012.
What genre is Salty Dog Blues?
Salty Dog Blues is a Documentary film (2012).
Who stars in Salty Dog Blues?
The cast of Salty Dog Blues includes Melvin Van Peebles, Felipe Luciano.
