
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
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.
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Rating
10.0/10
Release Date
1996-02-12
Runtime
119 minutes
Status
Released
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)
Production Companies

HBO