The Journey of the African-American Athlete

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

10.0 / 10
1996
1h 59m
1 votes
HD

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.

Status
Released
Language
EN

Cast

Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Bud Collins
Self
Jim Dent
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
Lee Elder
Lee Elder
Self
Julius Erving
Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)

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