The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

02/12/1996 (US) • 1h 59m

Documentary, History, TV Movie

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Ashe

Self (archive footage)

Jim Dent

Self (archive footage)

Gerald Early

Self - Writer / Historian


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports documentary

basketball player

african american history

african american studies

african american

athlete

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