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American Playhouse

In the midst of World War I, a Southern African American man flees to Chicago's meatpacking industry, only to find himself at the forefront of a labor movement among his fellow black workers.

A poor black Southerner flees to Chicago's slaughterhouses during World War I, becoming a key figure in the labor movement and leading African-American workers, despite facing opposition from his own community, including his best friend who sees him as a traitor.

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Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "American Playhouse" by streaming it on the following platforms: Kanopy, Hoopla. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "American Playhouse" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube.

Info about American Playhouse

Studio(s): Public Forum Productions

Originally Released: United States, Apr 10, 1984

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $1,583.00

Genres:Drama

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