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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

10 average rating
★★★★★
10
English / 119 MIN. / 1996

The Genres

The 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.

The Cast

Hank AaronKareem Abdul-JabbarMuhammad AliArthur AsheJim BrownBud CollinsJim DentGerald EarlyLee ElderJulius ErvingZina Garrison-JacksonAlthea GibsonDwight GoodenBo JacksonJesse JacksonSamuel L. JacksonK.C. JonesMichael JordanOscar RobertsonBill RussellWyomia TyusPeter VecseyDick SchaapTiger Woods

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