The Journey of the African-American Athlete
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
February 12, 1996
119 min
✓ Released 11180 days ago
Documentary
History
TV Movie
10.0
User Score
1 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Runtime: 119 min
Top Cast
Hank Aaron
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Self
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
