Croom
Synopsis
An insightful look at Sylvester Croom, the first African-American center at the University of Alabama and one of the school's first black players. After playing for legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, then coaching under him for a decade, Croom eventually rose to become head football coach at Mississippi State University and, more importantly, the first African American head coach in the Southeastern Conference.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnson McKelvy
- Original Title
- Croom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- ESPN, SEC Network Films, ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnson McKelvy
Samson Chan
Jeff Reilly
Andrew Billman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Reilly
Editor
Andrew Billman
Producer
Johnson McKelvy
Director
Samson Chan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Croom
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What is Croom about?
An insightful look at Sylvester Croom, the first African-American center at the University of Alabama and one of the school's first black players. After playing for legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, then coaching under him for a decade, Croom eventually rose to become head football coach at Mississippi State University and, more importantly, the first African American head coach in the Southeastern Conference.
Who directed Croom?
Croom was directed by Johnson McKelvy.
Who stars in Croom?
The principal cast of Croom includes Terrence Howard, Sylvester Croom, Bear Bryant.
When was Croom released and how long is it?
Croom was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 48m.