10,000 Black Men Named George (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, 10,000 Black Men Named George is a drama film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied their civil and economic rights. 10,000 Black Men Named George, the title, refers to the fact Pullman porters were often called "George" by white passengers, which was considered a racial slur.
Who’s in it. 10,000 Black Men Named George stars Andre Braugher as A. Philip Randolph, Charles S. Dutton as Milton Webster, Mario Van Peebles as Ashley Totten and Brock Peters as Leon Frey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 10,000 Black Men Named George has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 10,000 Black Men Named George page.
If you liked it. Fans of 10,000 Black Men Named George tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 10,000 Black Men Named George change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 10,000 Black Men Named George worth watching?
- 10,000 Black Men Named George holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 10,000 Black Men Named George?
- 10,000 Black Men Named George stars Andre Braugher, Charles S. Dutton, Mario Van Peebles, Brock Peters and Ellen Holly.
- When was 10,000 Black Men Named George released?
- 10,000 Black Men Named George was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.