The Negro Sailor

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.

Director: Henry Levin

Cast: Joel Fluellen, Spencer Williams, Leigh Whipper

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.