The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
1996 · 1h 59m · Documentary, History, TV Movie
Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie
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…
Editor: David Salamone, Andrew Morreale
Cast
Hank Aaron as SelfKareem Abdul-Jabbar as SelfMuhammad Ali as Self (archive footage)Arthur Ashe as Self (archive footage)Jim Brown as SelfBud Collins as SelfJim Dent as Self (archive footage)Gerald Early as Self - Writer / HistorianLee Elder as SelfJulius Erving as Self (archive footage)Zina Garrison-Jackson as SelfAlthea Gibson as Self (archive footage)More like this
Ronaldo (2015)O.J.: Made in America (2016)Andre the Giant (2018)Red Army (2015)Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)Supersonic (2016)The Fog of War (2003)Seven Up! (1964)