The Journey of the African-American Athlete poster

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.

Description: 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.

Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie

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Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 119 minutes

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Hank Aaron

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Muhammad Ali

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Arthur Ashe

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Jim Brown

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Bud Collins

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Jim Dent

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Gerald Early

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Lee Elder

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Julius Erving

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Zina Garrison-Jackson

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Althea Gibson

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Dwight Gooden

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Bo Jackson

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Jesse Jackson

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Samuel L. Jackson

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K.C. Jones

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Michael Jordan

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Oscar Robertson

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Bill Russell

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Wyomia Tyus

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Peter Vecsey

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Dick Schaap

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Tiger Woods

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