The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1 reviews
Documentary/History
1h 59m
1996
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...
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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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- Release12 February 1996
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- Duration1h 59m
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- Rate1 reviews
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HBO
Cast

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self

Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)

Jim Brown
Self

Bud Collins
Self

Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian

Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)

Bo Jackson
Self (archive footage)

Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)

Samuel L. Jackson
Narrator

Michael Jordan
Self (archive footage)

Bill Russell
Self

Tiger Woods
Self (archive footage)
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