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During World War I, a poor black Southerner travels north to Chicago to get work in the city's slaughterhouses, where he becomes embroiled in the organized labor movement. He becomes prominent as a leader of fellow African-Americans in the union, though many, including his best friend, view him as a sell-out.
Produced by Elsa Rassbach
Director: Bill Duke
Writers: Leslie Lee, Ron Milner
Stars: Damien Leake, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Farina