Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson(2004)
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Synopsis
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004) is a documentary film directed by Ken Burns, released on September 4, 2004 with a runtime of 3h 34m. It stars Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Jack Johnson and Adam Arkin. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Burns
- Status:
- Released
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keith David
as Narrator (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson
as Jack Johnson (voice)
- Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Adam Arkin
as Other Voices (voice)
Philip Bosco
as Other Voices (voice)
Kevin Conway
as Other Voices (voice)
Brian Cox
as Other Voices (voice)
John Cullum
as Other Voices (voice)
Murphy Guyer
as Other Voices (voice)
Ed Harris
as Other Voices (voice)
Derek Jacobi
as Other Voices (voice)
Carl Lumbly
as Other Voices (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ken Burns.
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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 28 ratings.
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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?
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The main cast of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004) includes Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Jack Johnson, Adam Arkin and Philip Bosco. The film was directed by Ken Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson released?
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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson was released on September 4, 2004 and runs for 3h 34m.
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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.