The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Original title: The Journey of the African-American Athlete
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10.0/10
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2/12/1996
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1h 59min
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Documentary
History
TV Movie
Synopsis
Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.
Producer: Leslie D. Farrell, Rick Bernstein, Paul H. Hutchinson, Kendall Reid, Dorian Graham
Cast
Hank Aaron
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Mohamed Ali
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Self
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
