The Journey of the African-American Athlete(1996)
A fight for glory. A legacy of achievement.
The Journey of the African-American Athlete Synopsis
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.
The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996) is a documentary, history and tv movie film, released on February 12, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali and Arthur Ashe. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Producers:
- Dorian Graham, Paul H. Hutchinson, Rick Bernstein
- Production:
- HBO
- Status:
- Released
The Journey of the African-American Athlete Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hank Aaron
as Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
- Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
as Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
as Self
Bud Collins
as Self
- Jim Dent
Jim Dent
as Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early
as Self - Writer / Historian
- Lee Elder
Lee Elder
as Self
Julius Erving
as Self (archive footage)
- Zina Garrison-Jackson
Zina Garrison-Jackson
as Self
- Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
produced by Dorian Graham, Paul H. Hutchinson and Rick Bernstein.
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Journey of the African-American Athlete?
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The main cast of The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996) includes Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe and Jim Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Journey of the African-American Athlete released?
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete was released on February 12, 1996 and runs for 1h 59m.
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.