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1996-02-12 • 1h 59m

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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.

Editors
Andrew Morreale

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  1. Hank Aaron

    Hank Aaron

    Self

  2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Self

  3. Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

    Self (archive footage)

  4. Arthur Ashe

    Arthur Ashe

    Self (archive footage)

  5. Jim Brown

    Jim Brown

    Self

  6. Bud Collins

    Bud Collins

    Self

  7. Jim Dent

    Jim Dent

    Self (archive footage)

  8. Gerald Early

    Gerald Early

    Self - Writer / Historian

  9. Lee Elder

    Lee Elder

    Self

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Status
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Original Language
English
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Keywords
sports documentarybasketball playerafrican american historyafrican american studiesafrican americanathlete