The Journey of the African-American Athlete Trailer

The Journey of the African-American Athlete Trailer (1996)

"A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement." 12 February 1996 History, Factual, TV Movie 119 mins

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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Cast

Hank Aaron

as Self

Muhammad Ali

as Self (archive footage)

Arthur Ashe

as Self (archive footage)

Jim Brown

as Self

Jim Dent

as Self (archive footage)

Gerald Early

as Self - Writer / Historian

Lee Elder

as Self

Julius Erving

as Self (archive footage)

Althea Gibson

as Self (archive footage)

Dwight Gooden

as Self (archive footage)

Bo Jackson

as Self (archive footage)

Jesse Jackson

as Self (archive footage)

Crew

Max Segal

Max Segal Clearances Coordinator

Ross Greenburg

Ross Greenburg Executive Producer

International Releases Dates

United States 12 February 1996

Production Companies

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