The Journey of the African-American Athlete
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
1996-02-12 | 119 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Hank AaronSelf
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Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf
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Muhammad AliSelf (archive footage)
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Jim BrownSelf
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Bud CollinsSelf
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Gerald EarlySelf - Writer / Historian
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Julius ErvingSelf (archive footage)
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Bo JacksonSelf (archive footage)
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Jesse JacksonSelf (archive footage)
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Samuel L. JacksonNarrator
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Michael JordanSelf (archive footage)
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