The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)
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 — Self
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — Self
- Muhammad Ali — Self (archive footage)
- Arthur Ashe — Self (archive footage)
- Jim Brown — Self
- Bud Collins — Self
- Jim Dent — Self (archive footage)
- Gerald Early — Self - Writer / Historian
- Lee Elder — Self
- Julius Erving — Self (archive footage)
- Zina Garrison-Jackson — Self
- Althea Gibson — Self (archive footage)
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