Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football
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Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football | |
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Written by | Aaron Cohen |
Directed by | Johnson McKelvy |
Narrated by | Jeffrey Wright |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Ross Greenburg |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production companies | EPIX, Ross Greenburg Productions |
Original release | |
Release | September 23, 2014 |
Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football is a documentary about athletes Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis. They helped break down the barriers that existed for black athletes in professional football.[1][2] It was written by Aaron Cohen and directed by Johnson McKelvy.[3] The film's producer was Ross Greenburg.[4]
References
- ↑ Daily News Tuesday, September 23, 2014 ‘Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football,’ TV review by David Hinkley
- ↑ Variety September 22, 2014 TV Review: PBS’ ‘The Boomer List,’ Epix’s ‘Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football’ - Brian Lowry
- ↑ The Hollywood Reporter 23-09-2014 Donovan McNabb on the Importance of 'Forgotten Four' Football Players Who Broke the Color Barrier by Hilary Lewis
- ↑ NFL Enterprises Sept. 10, 2014 Analysis, 'Forgotten Four' artfully depicts pro football integration in 1946 By Alex Gelhar