The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

"A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement."

10.0 February 12, 1996 1h 59m Released

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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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
Lee Elder

Self
Julius Erving

Self (archive footage)
Zina Garrison-Jackson

Self
Althea Gibson

Self (archive footage)
Dwight Gooden

Self (archive footage)
Bo Jackson

Self (archive footage)

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