The Journey of the African-American Athlete

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.

Country: United States of America

Cast

Hank Aaron

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Muhammad Ali

Arthur Ashe

Jim Brown

Bud Collins

Jim Dent

Gerald Early