THE JOURNEY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ATHLETE
"A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement."
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
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Self
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
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Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓people who enjoy learning through film
- ✓cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –those looking for narrative fiction
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