The Journey of the African-American Athlete

Name: The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Released: 1996
Duration: 119 min
Cast: Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Jim Brown

1996

1h 59min

Documentary

History

TV Movie

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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 afforded by past struggles.