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.
- genus: Documentary, History, TV Movie
- Studio: HBO
- keyword: sports documentary, basketball player, african american history, african american studies, african american, athlete
- cast: Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Jim Brown, Bud Collins
