Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football
Synopsis
Focusing on football programs in the Southeastern, Southwest and Atlantic Coast Conferences, Breaking The Huddle: The Integration of College Football chronicles the heyday of football programs at historically black colleges and universities, and explores the profound effect of the Civil Rights movement of the '60s on the racial status quo of college athletics. The story culminates with the Sept. 1970 game played in Birmingham between the University of Southern California, and the University of Alabama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. Rhoden
- Screenplay & Story
- William C. Rhoden
- Original Title
- Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 55m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, HBO, HBO Sports
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. Rhoden
William C. Rhoden
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William C. Rhoden
Writer
William C. Rhoden
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football about?
Focusing on football programs in the Southeastern, Southwest and Atlantic Coast Conferences, Breaking The Huddle: The Integration of College Football chronicles the heyday of football programs at historically black colleges and universities, and explores the profound effect of the Civil Rights movement of the '60s on the racial status quo of college athletics. The story culminates with the Sept. 1970 game played in Birmingham between the University of Southern California, and the University of Alabama.
Who directed Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football?
Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football was directed by William C. Rhoden.
Who stars in Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football?
The principal cast of Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football includes Liev Schreiber.
When was Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football released and how long is it?
Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 3h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football?
Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).