Passing Glory
Synopsis
A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Passing Glory Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve James
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Sylvester
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- Passing Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Magic Johnson Entertainment, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment, Rosemont Productions International, Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve James
Harold Sylvester
Stephen James Taylor
Wilmer Butler
Paul Seydor, Patrick Flannery
Gordon Wolf, Magic Johnson, Quincy Jones, David Salzman
Department Leadership Roster
Steve James
Director
Harold Sylvester
Writer
Paul Seydor
Editor
Gordon Wolf
Producer
Sharen Davis
Costume Design
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Patrick Flannery
Editor
Maxine Shepard
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Passing Glory.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Passing Glory.
MovieLens[30K:40K]
list5
Black
Sports Movies
Sports Movies — Emby collection sync.
Basketball Movies
Basketball
Similar Titles to Passing Glory
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
6.1
6.3
6.8
6.6
7.6
6.8
6.0
6.0
5.9
6.1
7.6
1.0
6.3
7.5
7.2
7.2
7.3
More Like Passing Glory
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Passing Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Passing Glory about?
A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.
Who directed Passing Glory?
Passing Glory was directed by Steve James.
Who stars in Passing Glory?
The principal cast of Passing Glory includes Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Kyle Massey.
When was Passing Glory released and how long is it?
Passing Glory was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Passing Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passing Glory was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Passing Glory?
Passing Glory holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).