The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Movie
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Movie
- Title:The Journey of the African-American Athlete
- User score:10.0
- Release date:1996-02-12
- Genres:Documentary, History, TV Movie
- Country:United States of America
- Language:English
- Budget:$0
- Revenue:$0
- Runtime:119 min
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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Top Cast
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Self
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
Bo Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Samuel L. Jackson
Narrator
Michael Jordan
Self (archive footage)
Bill Russell
Self
Tiger Woods
Self (archive footage)
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