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The Journey of the African-American Athlete

Genre:DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

Released:1996-02-12

Runtime:119

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.


Cast:

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

Character: Self - Writer / Historian

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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

Character: Narrator

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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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