The Journey of the African-American Athlete
First aired on Feb 12, 1996
Runtime: 119 mins
100%
Genres: 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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Hank Aaron | Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Self
Muhammad Ali | Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe | Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown | Self
Bud Collins | Self
Featured Crew
David Salamone | Editor
Leslie D. Farrell | Producer
Rick Bernstein | Producer
Paul H. Hutchinson | Producer
João Paulo Schlittler | Title Designer
Max Segal | Clearances Coordinator
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