The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)
"A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement."
Overview
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 Cast
Hank Aaron
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
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Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
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Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
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Lee Elder
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Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
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Zina Garrison-Jackson
Self
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Althea Gibson
Self (archive footage)
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Dwight Gooden
Self (archive footage)
Bo Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)
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