Black and Blue
“The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game”
Synopsis
When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best play, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward’s best friend on the team, a future president by the name of Jerry Ford, who threatened to quit the team in response. The friendship that began in the Big House lasted all the way to the White House. This is the story of two schools, two friends, and a game that changed everything.
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Black and Blue Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-12
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Kruger
- Screenplay & Story
- Buddy Moorehouse
- Original Title
- Black and Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Stunt3 Multimedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Kruger
Buddy Moorehouse
Brian Kruger
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Kruger
Director
Buddy Moorehouse
Writer
Brian Kruger
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black and Blue
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What is Black and Blue about?
When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best play, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward’s best friend on the team, a future president by the name of Jerry Ford, who threatened to quit the team in response. The friendship that began in the Big House lasted all the way to the White House. This is the story of two schools, two friends, and a game that changed everything.
Who directed Black and Blue?
Black and Blue was directed by Brian Kruger.
Who stars in Black and Blue?
The principal cast of Black and Blue includes Brian Kruger, John Bacon.
When was Black and Blue released and how long is it?
Black and Blue was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black and Blue?
Black and Blue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).