Boxcar People
Boxcar People | Trailer
Preview: Special | 59s
The rarely heard story of Mexican immigrants working the railroads in Galesburg, Illinois.
Using historic film, photos and original testimonials, Boxcar People tells the story of Mexican workers recruited in the early 1900s to work the railroads in Galesburg, Illinois. It is a truly inspiring tale of immigrants rising up against all odds in a rarely heard story of how the Midwest’s Mexican population helped build this country but still struggle for acceptance and civil rights.
Boxcar People
Boxcar People | Trailer
Preview: Special | 59s
Using historic film, photos and original testimonials, Boxcar People tells the story of Mexican workers recruited in the early 1900s to work the railroads in Galesburg, Illinois. It is a truly inspiring tale of immigrants rising up against all odds in a rarely heard story of how the Midwest’s Mexican population helped build this country but still struggle for acceptance and civil rights.
How to Watch Boxcar People
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