The Journey of the African-American Athlete

Feb 12, 1996

1h 59m

★ 10.0

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

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.

Genres

Documentary

History

TV Movie

Production Companies

HBO

The Journey of the African-American Athlete Trailers

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Cast

Self

Hank Aaron

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Ashe

Self

Jim Brown

Self

Bud Collins

Self (archive footage)

Jim Dent

Self - Writer / Historian

Gerald Early

Self

Lee Elder

Self (archive footage)

Julius Erving

Self

Zina Garrison-Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Althea Gibson

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