The Journey of the African-American Athlete

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

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History
TV Movie
Documentary

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: February 12, 1996
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: HBO
Cast: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,Jim Dent,Muhammad Ali,Hank Aaron,Gerald Early,Oscar Robertson,Dick Schaap,Bud Collins,Zina Garrison-Jackson,Jesse Jacksonand 14 more
Producer: Leslie D. Farrell,Ross Greenburg,Dorian Graham,Kendall Reid,Rick Bernstein,Paul H. Hutchinson
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0280792