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The Porter

The Porter

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International Drama
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The Porter

History
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International Drama
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Inspired by real events and set in the 1920s, follow an ensemble of characters who hustle, dream, cross borders and pursue their ambitions in the fight for liberation - on and off the railways that crossed North America. A story of empowerment and idealism that highlights the moment when railway workers from both Canada and the United States joined together to form the world’s first Black union.
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Season 1 Episode 108
Episode 8
Junior tries to eliminate threats; Marlene attempts to reconcile with Fay.
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49:34
Season 1 Episode 107
Episode 7
A raid puts Marlene's clinic in jeopardy. An unlikely ally drives integration to a vote.
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47:04
Season 1 Episode 106
Episode 6
Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game.
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47:49
Season 1 Episode 105
Episode 5
Fay offers help for Marlene's clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards yields shocking truth.
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51:19
Season 1 Episode 104
Episode 4
Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence.
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52:10
Season 1 Episode 103
Episode 3
Zeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community.
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46:34
Season 1 Episode 102
Episode 2
Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie.
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Season 1 Episode 101
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Train porters and friends Junior and Zelenskiy take different actions after a tragedy.
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