THE JOURNEY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ATHLETE (1996)

The Journey of the African-American Athlete
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
Documentary, History, TV Movie
February 12, 1996
English
1h 59m
United States
HBO

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 & Characters

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Ashe

Self (archive footage)

Jim Dent

Self (archive footage)

Gerald Early

Self - Writer / Historian

Julius Erving

Self (archive footage)

Althea Gibson

Self (archive footage)

Dwight Gooden

Self (archive footage)

Bo Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Jesse Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Michael Jordan

Self (archive footage)

Tiger Woods

Self (archive footage)

Crew

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