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.

Full Cast of The Journey of the African-American Athlete

Hank Aaron

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.) is an American former professional basketball player who play...

Muhammad Ali

as Self (archive footage)

Arthur Ashe

as Self (archive footage)

Jim Brown

Bud Collins

Jim Dent

as Self (archive footage)

Gerald Early

as Self - Writer / Historian

Lee Elder

as Self

Julius Erving

as Self (archive footage)

Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly known by the nickname "Dr. J", is an American retired basketball player who helpe...

Zina Garrison-Jackson

as Self

Althea Gibson

as Self (archive footage)

Dwight Gooden

as Self (archive footage)

Bo Jackson

as Self (archive footage)

Jesse Jackson

as Self (archive footage)

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized ac...

K.C. Jones

as Self

Michael Jordan

as Self (archive footage)

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a former American professional basketball player, active businessm...

Oscar Robertson

as Self

Bill Russell

Wyomia Tyus

as Self

Peter Vecsey

as Self

Dick Schaap

as Self

Tiger Woods

as Self (archive footage)

Crew of The Journey of the African-American Athlete

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