The Journey of the African-American Athlete

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

  • Rated 10.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1996
  • 1h 59m
  • Documentary
  • History
  • TV Movie

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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Starring
Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe

Cast

  • Hank Aaron

    Hank Aaron

    Self

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Self

  • Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

    Self (archive footage)

  • Arthur Ashe

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jim Brown

    Jim Brown

    Self

  • Bud Collins

    Bud Collins

    Self

  • Jim Dent

    Self (archive footage)

  • Gerald Early

    Gerald Early

    Self - Writer / Historian

  • Lee Elder

    Self

  • Julius Erving

    Julius Erving

    Self (archive footage)

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