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The Journey of the African-American Athlete( 1996)

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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.

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      Hank Aaron

      Self

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      Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

      Self

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      Muhammad Ali

      Self (archive footage)

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      Arthur Ashe

      Self (archive footage)

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      Jim Brown

      Self

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      Bud Collins

      Self

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      Jim Dent

      Self (archive footage)

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      Gerald Early

      Self - Writer / Historian

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      Lee Elder

      Self

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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)

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      Bo Jackson

      Self (archive footage)

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      Jesse Jackson

      Self (archive footage)

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      Samuel L. Jackson

      Narrator

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      K.C. Jones

      Self

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      Michael Jordan

      Self (archive footage)

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      Oscar Robertson

      Self

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      Bill Russell

      Self

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      Wyomia Tyus

      Self

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      Peter Vecsey

      Self

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      Dick Schaap

      Self

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      Tiger Woods

      Self (archive footage)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • sports documentary
    • basketball player
    • african american history
    • african american studies
    • african american
    • athlete