Mutiny

“In 1944 200 black soldiers were willing to give up their lives. But not their dignity.”

Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco. Three weeks later, 50 survivors were court-martialed for refusing to load another shipment. The men cited the Navy's lack of care for their safety.

Director

Kevin Hooks

Screenplay

James S. Henerson

Status

Released

Release date

01/01/1999

Original language

English