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The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

History TV Movie Documentary

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

Release Date: 1996, February 12
Countries: United States of America
Production: HBO, HBO
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, Jim Brown, Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell, Althea Gibson, Peter Vecsey, Arthur Ashe, Bo Jackson, Jesse Jackson

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.

Keywords:

basketball player athlete african american african american history sports documentary african american studies