Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Synopsis
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.
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Keith David
Narrator (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson
Jack Johnson (voice)
Jack Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Adam Arkin
Other Voices (voice)
Philip Bosco
Other Voices (voice)
Kevin Conway
Other Voices (voice)
Brian Cox
Other Voices (voice)
John Cullum
Other Voices (voice)
Murphy Guyer
Other Voices (voice)
Ed Harris
Other Voices (voice)
Derek Jacobi
Other Voices (voice)
Carl Lumbly
Other Voices (voice)
Amy Madigan
Other Voices (voice)
Carolyn McCormick
Other Voices (voice)
Joe Morton
Other Voices (voice)
Alan Rickman
Other Voices (voice)
Studs Terkel
Other Voices (voice)
Jack Thompson
Other Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Burns
- Original Title
- Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Burns
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Burns
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
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What is Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson about?
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.
Who directed Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson was directed by Ken Burns.
Who stars in Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?
The principal cast of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson includes Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Jack Johnson, Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco.
When was Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson released and how long is it?
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 34m.