Name: The Porter
Released: 2022-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Mouna Traoré, Alfre Woodard, Aml Ameen

TV Show · Drama

Inspired by real events and set in the roar of the 1920s, the journey of an ensemble of characters who hustle, dream, cross borders, and pursue their ambitions in the fight for liberation on and off the railways that cross North America.

2022 · 51m

Starring Mouna Traoré, Alfre Woodard, Aml Ameen

Director R.T. Thorne, Charles Officer

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Two train porters take different paths after a tragedy on the job, as Zeke vows to fight for better working conditions and Junior looks to expand his bootlegging operation in Chicago.

49m
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Junior runs afoul of a Chicago gangster, Zeke tries to win over a strong union ally, Lucy vies for the attention of a visiting musician, and Marlene makes an unlikely friend.

44m
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Junior attempts to settle his debt with Queenie, Zeke suspects his unionization efforts are being undermined by a mole, and Marlene pushes for a Black-owned community clinic.

49m
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Zeke and Marlene visit New York to pursue their respective agendas, Lucy's headlining debut at Club Stardust does not go as planned, and Junior gets a glimpse of Queenie's ruthless nature.

49m
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Zeke uses his welfare committee position to get closer to Edwards, Marlene strikes a deal with Fay to get the clinic up and running, and Queenie shows Junior what life is like in her world.

45m
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Lucy aims to make a name for herself outside of Club Stardust, Junior takes his numbers game to the next level, and Zeke asks the labor board to represent Black railway workers.

45m