The Journey of the African-American Athlete
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February 12, 1996
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Documentary, History, TV Movie
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.
Featured Crew
David Salamone
Editor
Rick Bernstein
Producer
Leslie D. Farrell
Producer
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Cast
Hank Aaron
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self