Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace(2018)
Perry Wallace was the first black college athlete in the Southeast Conference. This is his story.
Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace Synopsis
Whenever the phrase "breaking the color line" is used, there's a temptation to invoke Jackie Robinson's story. However, Perry Wallace, the first black college athlete in the Southeast Conference, was a mere teenager who stood all alone at center court in such hotbeds of rabid racism as Starkville, Mississippi and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace (2018) is a documentary film directed by Rich Gentile, released on March 23, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Forest Whitaker, Perry Wallace, Andrew Young and Harry Edwards. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Rich Gentile
- Writers:
- Rich Gentile, Eli Spielman
- Cinematographer:
- Samson Chan
- Composer:
- Stu Goldberg
- Production:
- Black Sheep Stew
- Status:
- Released
Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Forest Whitaker
as Narrator (voice)
- Perry Wallace
Perry Wallace
as Self
Andrew Young
as Self
Harry Edwards
as Self
Eric Holder
as Self
Oscar Robertson
as Self
Marshall Chapman
as Self
- Andrew Maraniss
Andrew Maraniss
as Self
- Roy M. Neel
Roy M. Neel
as Self
- Pat Toomay
Pat Toomay
as Self
- Alexander Wolff
Alexander Wolff
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Rich Gentile, written by Rich Gentile and Eli Spielman.
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Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace Reviews & Ratings
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Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace?
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The main cast of Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace (2018) includes Forest Whitaker, Perry Wallace, Andrew Young, Harry Edwards and Eric Holder. The film was directed by Rich Gentile. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace released?
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Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace was released on March 23, 2018 and runs for 1h 36m.
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Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace (2018) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.