The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1996/02/12 (US) | Documentary, History, TV Movie
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
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.
Lead Cast
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Hank Aaron
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
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Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Self
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Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- HBO
Crews
David Salamone
Editor
Dorian Graham
Producer
Paul H. Hutchinson
Producer
João Paulo Schlittler
Title Designer
Andrew Morreale
Editor
Rick Bernstein
Producer
Kendall Reid
Producer
Leslie D. Farrell
Producer