The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

  • NR
  • 02/12/1996 (US)
  • Documentary, History, TV Movie
  • 1h 59m

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

Overview

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.

Cast

Hank Aaron's headshot

Hank Aaron

Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's headshot

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self
Muhammad Ali's headshot

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe's headshot

Arthur Ashe

Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown's headshot

Jim Brown

Self
Bud Collins's headshot

Bud Collins

Self
Jim Dent's headshot

Jim Dent

Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early's headshot

Gerald Early

Self - Writer / Historian

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