The Journey of the African-American Athlete
(1996)
February 12, 1996• 1h 59m
100%
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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.
Top Billed Cast
HA
Hank Aaron
Self
KA
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
MA
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
AA
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
JB
Jim Brown
Self
BC
Bud Collins
Self
JD
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
GE
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
LE
Lee Elder
Self
JE
Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
