The Road Taken
This 1996 documentary takes a nostalgic ride through history to present the experiences of Black sleeping-car porters who worked on Canada's railways from the early 1900s through the 1960s. There was a strong sense of pride among these men and they were well-respected by their community. Yet, harsh working conditions prevented them from being promoted to other railway jobs until finally, in 1955, porter Lee Williams took his fight to the union.
- Year: 1996
- Country: Canada
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: ONF | NFB
- Keyword: transportation, railroad, labor, labor union, black canadian
- Director: Selwyn Jacob
- Cast: Frederick Ward