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The Seafarers (1953)

NR ★ 4.5/10 29 min Documentary United States English
Writer: Will Chasan
Streaming: Not available

Description

Stanley Kubrick’s first color film, commissioned by the Seafarers International Union to promote the benefits of union membership. Shot inside the union’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast District facilities, it features scenes of ships, machinery, cafeteria life, and meetings, highlighting the daily routines and camaraderie of seafarers. Thought lost for decades, the film was rediscovered in 1973 and preserved by the Library of Congress.

Top Cast

Don Hollenbeck Narrator
Paul Hall Secretary Treasurer, SIU Atlantic & Gulf Coast District

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