The Journey of the African-American Athlete
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.
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Cast: Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Jim Brown, Bud Collins, Jim Dent, Gerald Early, Lee Elder, Julius Erving, Zina Garrison-Jackson, Althea Gibson, Dwight Gooden
Crew: Rick Bernstein (Producer), Leslie D. Farrell (Producer), Dorian Graham (Producer), Ross Greenburg (Executive Producer), Paul H. Hutchinson (Producer)
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