Movie Description
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
(1996)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.
Featured Crew
- Producer : Leslie D. Farrell,Rick Bernstein,Paul H. Hutchinson,Kendall Reid,Dorian Graham
- Editor : David Salamone,Andrew Morreale
- Cast : Hank Aaron,Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,Muhammad Ali,Arthur Ashe,Jim Brown,Bud Collins,Jim Dent,Gerald Early,Lee Elder,Julius Erving,Zina Garrison-Jackson,Althea Gibson,Dwight Gooden,Bo Jackson,Jesse Jackson,Samuel L. Jackson,K.C. Jones,Michael Jordan,Oscar Robertson,Bill Russell,Wyomia Tyus,Peter Vecsey,Dick Schaap,Tiger Woods
Cast
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Self - Writer / Historian
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Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleThe Journey of the African-American Athlete
Status Released
Release Information
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1996-02-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 59m
Production CompaniesHBO
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- TV Movie
