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Jack Johnson

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Charismatic black boxer Jack Johnson wins the heavyweight championship in 1908. Two years later, he cements his status by defeating former champion James J. Jeffries, a white fighter who believed the title to be his race's birthright. This documentary focuses on these and other achievements, and on the racial climate in which Johnson labored. In 1912, at a time when he is among the most famous athletes in the world, Johnson is arrested for daring to associate with white women.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 11/02/2018
3/4
It is nearly always fascinating -- old, resurrected newsreel film affects me something like a time machine -- but it doesn't necessarily penetrate to the man Jack Johnson. We are left with the public figure. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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William Cayton

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Synopsis Charismatic black boxer Jack Johnson wins the heavyweight championship in 1908. Two years later, he cements his status by defeating former champion James J. Jeffries, a white fighter who believed the title to be his race's birthright. This documentary focuses on these and other achievements, and on the racial climate in which Johnson labored. In 1912, at a time when he is among the most famous athletes in the world, Johnson is arrested for daring to associate with white women.
Director
William Cayton
Rating
PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m