The Journey of the African-American Athlete
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1996-02-12
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.
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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.
Released
1996-02-12
Runtime
119
Director
Leslie D. Farrell
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Documentary
History
TV Movie
Language
English
Production
HBO
Casts
Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad AliArthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Bud Collins
Bud CollinsJim Dent
Jim Dent
Gerald Early
Gerald EarlyLee Elder
Lee Elder
Julius Erving
Julius ErvingZina Garrison-Jackson
Zina Garrison-JacksonAlthea Gibson
Althea GibsonDwight Gooden
Dwight Gooden
Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. JacksonK.C. Jones
K.C. Jones
Michael Jordan
Michael JordanOscar Robertson
Oscar Robertson
Bill Russell
Bill RussellWyomia Tyus
Wyomia TyusPeter Vecsey
Peter VecseyDick Schaap
Dick Schaap
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods