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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

  • Documentary
  • History
  • TV Movie

119 minutes

1996-02-12

10

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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.

Cast

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self
Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Self
Bud Collins

Bud Collins

Self
Gerald Early

Gerald Early

Self - Writer / Historian
Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Self (archive footage)

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