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Salty Dog Blues

201252mMovieDocumentary

The film looks at men and women of color in the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1938-1975. Through chronicling the lives of these men and women who, with a median age of 82, are beset with a host of life-threatening illnesses, the movie tells…

DirectorsAlfred Santana·Denise Belén Santiago

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Cast · Directed by Alfred Santana

MPMelvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Self (Interviewee)
FLFelipe Luciano
Felipe Luciano
Narrator

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Salty Dog Blues — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Salty Dog Blues?

Salty Dog Blues isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Salty Dog Blues on Netflix?

No, Salty Dog Blues is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Salty Dog Blues on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Salty Dog Blues isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Salty Dog Blues for free?

Salty Dog Blues isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Salty Dog Blues?

Salty Dog Blues hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 2012. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.