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Black Olympians 1904-1984 athletics and social change in America

Title
Black Olympians 1904-1984 [motion picture] : athletics and social change in America / Lonnie Bunch III, Pat Griffin; a California Afro-American Museum production.
Publication
Los Angeles : Churchill Films, 1986.

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Additional Authors
  • Goldschen, Jeff.
  • California Afro-American Museum.
Description
1 film reel (28 min.) : sd., col.; 16 mm.
Summary
Archival footage and interviews with Black Olympic medalists are blended to trace the struggles of American Blacks to be part of American athletics. This documentary shows the progress of Black athletes from George Poage in 1904 through the 1984 Olympics. Major events in the history of Black Olympians are covered including the achievements of Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph, and the black power salute in Mexico in 1968.
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Credits (note)
  • Director, Jeff Goldschen.
LCCN
86706342
Title
Black Olympians 1904-1984 [motion picture] : athletics and social change in America / Lonnie Bunch III, Pat Griffin; a California Afro-American Museum production.
Imprint
Los Angeles : Churchill Films, 1986.
Credits
Director, Jeff Goldschen.
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Goldschen, Jeff.
California Afro-American Museum.
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M16 4140 B
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