The Journey of the African-American Athlete

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

Release date : February 12, 1996
Runtime : 1h 59m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
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Production companies : HBO /
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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.
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Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
Althea Gibson
Self (archive footage)
Dwight Gooden
Self (archive footage)
Bo Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan
Self (archive footage)

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  • title:The Journey of the African-American Athlete
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1996
  • Runtime:1h 59m
  • Genres: Documentary · History · TV Movie ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director:
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: HBO ·
  • 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.
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