The Journey of the African-American Athlete
(1996)
Documentary, History, TV Movie
119min
100%
Overview
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 aff ...
Hank Aaron
Acting
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Acting
Muhammad Ali
Acting
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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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