CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 1h 59m

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
EN
Released
February 12, 1996
Studios
HBO

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Ashe

Self (archive footage)

Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Self

Bud Collins

Bud Collins

Self

Jim Dent

Self (archive footage)

Gerald Early

Gerald Early

Self - Writer / Historian

Lee Elder

Self

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Produced by
Dorian Graham
Paul H. Hutchinson

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