The Journey of the African-American Athlete

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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Cast

• Hank AaronSelf
• Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf
• Muhammad AliSelf (archive footage)
• Arthur AsheSelf (archive footage)
• Jim BrownSelf
• Bud CollinsSelf
• Jim DentSelf (archive footage)
• Gerald EarlySelf - Writer / Historian
• Lee ElderSelf
• Julius ErvingSelf (archive footage)
• Zina Garrison-JacksonSelf
• Althea GibsonSelf (archive footage)

Themes