The Journey of the African-American Athlete
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
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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Hank Aaron Self -
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Self -
Muhammad Ali Self (archive footage) - Arthur Ashe Self (archive footage)
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Jim Brown Self -
Bud Collins Self - Jim Dent Self (archive footage)
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Gerald Early Self - Writer / Historian - Lee Elder Self
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Julius Erving Self (archive footage) - Zina Garrison-Jackson Self
- Althea Gibson Self (archive footage)
Make it a double feature
3h 36m together
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
The Long Walk Home
A close match in mood and era.
