JOE LOUIS: AMERICA'S HERO BETRAYED
Directed by Ouisie Shapiro
An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the shift of White sentiment toward Louis as Hitler came to power, Louis's patriotism during World War II, and the hounding of Louis by the IRS for the following 15 years.
Cast
Joe Louis
Self (archive footage)
Joe Louis Barrow Jr.
Self
Dick Gregory
Self
Jack Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Liev Schreiber
Narrator
Randy Roberts
Self
Gerald Early
Self
Maya Angelou
Self
Movie Vibe
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓people who enjoy learning through film
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –those looking for narrative fiction
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