The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)
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.
Release: 1996-02-12
Runtime: 119 min
Rating: 10 / 10
Cast
Hank Aaron
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Muhammad Ali
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Arthur Ashe
Jim Brown
Bud Collins
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Jim Dent
Gerald Early
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Lee Elder
Julius Erving
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Zina Garrison-Jackson
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Althea Gibson
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Dwight Gooden
Bo Jackson
Jesse Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
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K.C. Jones
Michael Jordan