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An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the shift of White sentiment toward Louis as Hitler came to power, Louis's patriotism during World War II, and the hounding of Louis by the IRS for the following 15 years. In his last years, he's a casino greeter, a drug user, and the occasional object of scorn for young Turks like Muhammad Ali. Appreciative comment comes from boxing scholars, Louis's son Joe Jr., friends, and icons like Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Bill Cosby.
February 23, 2008
HBO Sports
12 people
Joe Louis
Self (archive footage)
Acting
Joe Louis Barrow Jr.
Self
Acting
Dick Gregory
Self
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Jack Johnson
Self (archive footage)
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Liev Schreiber
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Randy Roberts
Self
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Gerald Early
Self
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Maya Angelou
Self
Acting
Bill Cosby
Self
Acting
Jimmy Carter
Self
Acting
Paul Schulder
Self
Acting
Lester Rodney
Self
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