Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football (2014)
The EPIX Original Documentary, Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football tells the little-known story of four outstanding and brave African American men – Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis – who broke the color barrier in pro football in 1946, one year before Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey were credited with integrating Major League Baseball. The hardships and triumphs of the Forgotten Four are told through the recollections of their families and those who have researched these remarkable pioneers.
Director: Johnson McKelvy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: September 23, 2014
Cast
- Jeffrey Wright - Narrator (voice)
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football about?
- The EPIX Original Documentary, Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football tells the little-known story of four outstanding and brave African American men – Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis – who broke the color barrier in pro football in 1946, one year before Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey were credited with integrating Major League Baseball. The hardships and triumphs of the Forgotten Four are told through the recollections of their families and those who have researched these remarkable pioneers.
- Who directed Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football?
- Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football was directed by Johnson McKelvy.
- Who stars in Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football?
- Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football stars Jeffrey Wright.
- How long is Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football?
- Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football?
- Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football is a Documentary film.