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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

  • February 1996
  • 1hr

    59mins

  • Documentary
  • History
  • TV Movie
  • Directed by

    Ross Greenburg,

    Starring

    Hank Aaron,

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,

    Muhammad Ali,

    Arthur Ashe

    ...

    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.