About The Journey of the African-American Athlete
- Released on February 12, 1996
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 plays Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar plays Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.) is an American former professional basketball player who play...
See Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's other roles →Muhammad Ali plays Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe plays Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown plays Self
Bud Collins plays Self
Jim Dent plays Self (archive footage)
Gerald Early plays Self - Writer / Historian
Lee Elder plays Self
Julius Erving plays Self (archive footage)
Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly known by the nickname "Dr. J", is an American retired basketball player who helpe...
See Julius Erving's other roles →Zina Garrison-Jackson plays Self
Althea Gibson plays Self (archive footage)
Dwight Gooden plays Self (archive footage)
Bo Jackson plays Self (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson plays Self (archive footage)
Samuel L. Jackson plays Narrator
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized ac...
See Samuel L. Jackson's other roles →K.C. Jones plays Self
Michael Jordan plays Self (archive footage)
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a former American professional basketball player, active businessm...
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