Hosted by Arthur Ashe with James Earl Jones providing narration, this 1988 release lasts 60-minutes. A presentation of the difficulties encountered by the Black athlete in America and the hard won climb to the top of the profession. Based on extensive research and using historical films, the struggles and achievements of several black athletes are depicted. The need for a strong black presence in sports management is examined and explained by two prominent black coaches. As part of the Kodak Video Programs Sports Series, this video was originally distributed by Wood Knapp Video and was based on the book of the same title by Arthur Ashe.
