A History Of African Americans In The Olympic Games
2000
53 Minutes
Documentary
Unknown Source
"The most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle" according to Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic games. One particular group of people who know the meaning of de Coubertin’s "struggle" for Olympic glory is African-Americans. While the first Modern Games were taking place in Athens, African-Americans were still struggling for their status as free citizens. Participation in Olympic games and athletic prestige were a distant dream for many. However, in the century that followed, African-Americans contributed some of the most glorious and memorable moments in Olympic history. African-Americans were winning gold medals for the United States long before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in professional sports. "Stride to Glory" chronicles their Olympic achievements against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Warner Vision of Australia produced this fourth tape of the Olympic series. This tape runs for 53 minutes yet was not released with the first three as it came out 2 months later on December 6, 2000. It is also in PAL format, so make sure your VCR can play this tape before seeking a copy from an auction site.
