The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement. 1996-02-12 United States of America 119 Min. PG-13
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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 is Self
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is Self
Self
Muhammad Ali is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown is Self
Self
Bud Collins is Self
Self
Jim Dent is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early is Self - Writer / Historian
Self - Writer / Historian
Lee Elder is Self
Self
Julius Erving is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Zina Garrison-Jackson is Self
Self
Althea Gibson is Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)

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