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.
Release Date: February 12, 1996
Status: Released
Genres:
Documentary
History
TV Movie
100
Cast

Hank Aaron
Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self

Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage)

Jim Brown
Self

Bud Collins
Self
Jim Dent
Self (archive footage)

Gerald Early
Self - Writer / Historian
Lee Elder
Self

Julius Erving
Self (archive footage)
Zina Garrison-Jackson
Self
Althea Gibson
Self (archive footage)
