Movie · 1945

The Negro Sailor

Released 13 December 1945 More from 1945 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗

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.