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Feature film — 1996

The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

10.01h 59mDocumentary — 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.

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On screen

Cast & crew

Hank Aaron as Self

Hank Aaron

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

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Arthur Ashe

Self (archive footage)

Jim Brown as Self

Jim Brown

Self

Bud Collins as Self

Bud Collins

Self

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Jim Dent

Self (archive footage)

Gerald Early as Self - Writer / Historian

Gerald Early

Self - Writer / Historian

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Lee Elder

Self

Julius Erving as Self (archive footage)

Julius Erving

Self (archive footage)

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Zina Garrison-Jackson

Self

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Althea Gibson

Self (archive footage)

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