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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

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

10.0/10 1996 1h 59m Released
DocumentaryHistoryTV 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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Top 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 / Histor
 Lee Elder
Lee Elder
Self
 Julius Erving
Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
 Zina Garrison-Jackson
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Self
 Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson
Self (archive footage)

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