The Journey of the African-American Athlete
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie
10.0
10.01h 59m
February 12, 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.
Cast
Hank Aaron
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
A
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Self
J
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
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