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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

100 %|Feb 12, 1996|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
Leslie D. Farrell
Producer
Rick Bernstein
Producer
Paul H. Hutchinson
Producer
João Paulo Schlittler
Title Designer
Max Segal
Clearances Coordinator
Ross Greenburg
Executive Producer
Kendall Reid
Producer

Cast

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Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
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Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)
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Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)
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Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
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Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
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Althea Gibson
Self (archive footage)
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Dwight Gooden
Self (archive footage)
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Bo Jackson
Self (archive footage)
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Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)
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Michael Jordan
Self (archive footage)
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Tiger Woods
Self (archive footage)