Passing Glory

Name: Passing Glory
Director: Steve James
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1999-02-21
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Kyle Massey

Directed by Steve James

Drama TV Movie

19991h 40m5.8

Overview

A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.