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.
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Cast & Crew
Melvin Van Peebles
Self (Interviewee)
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.