Passing Glory

Passing Glory

6.0IMDb Score
Released:1999-02-21
Duration:100 min
Director:Steve James
Actors:Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Kyle Massey
Production:Magic Johnson Entertainment, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment, Rosemont Productions International, Turner Network Television

Overview:

A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.

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