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The Negro Sailor (1945)

194527mdir. Henry LevinUnited Statesdocumentary film

Directed by Henry Levin

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The Negro Sailor is a 1945 documentary short film made for the U.S. Navy and shown by All-American News, a company producing newsreels and later feature films for the race film market. It was directed by Henry Levin. The film was inspired by the success of the film The Negro Soldier, and was one of only five films documenting the war time activities of African Americans in a positive light before 1950. Released after the surrender of Japan, the film highlights the service of African American seamen.

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