The Journey of the African-American Athlete
“A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.”
Synopsis
Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.
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Hank Aaron
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self
Bud Collins
Self
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
Lee Elder
Self
Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Self
Althea Gibson
Self (archive footage)
Dwight Gooden
Self (archive footage)
Bo Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Samuel L. Jackson
Narrator
K.C. Jones
Self
Michael Jordan
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- The Journey of the African-American Athlete
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Salamone, Andrew Morreale
Leslie D. Farrell, Rick Bernstein, Paul H. Hutchinson, Ross Greenburg, Kendall Reid
Department Leadership Roster
David Salamone
Editor
Leslie D. Farrell
Producer
Rick Bernstein
Producer
Paul H. Hutchinson
Producer
Kendall Reid
Producer
Andrew Morreale
Editor
Dorian Graham
Producer
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What is The Journey of the African-American Athlete about?
Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.
Who directed The Journey of the African-American Athlete?
The Journey of the African-American Athlete was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Journey of the African-American Athlete?
The principal cast of The Journey of the African-American Athlete includes Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Jim Brown.
When was The Journey of the African-American Athlete released and how long is it?
The Journey of the African-American Athlete was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.