Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Alfred Santana
Studio Third World Newsreel
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

Self (Interviewee)

Felipe Luciano

Felipe Luciano

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

Salty Dog Blues was released on January 1, 2012.

The runtime of Salty Dog Blues is 52m.

Salty Dog Blues is a Documentary movie.

Salty Dog Blues is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Salty Dog Blues was directed by Alfred Santana.

The main cast of Salty Dog Blues includes Melvin Van Peebles, Felipe Luciano.

Salty Dog Blues is originally in English.