MOVIE · 1999
Passing Glory
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.
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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.
CAST
Featured cast
Andre BraugherFather Joseph Verrett
Rip TornFather Robert Grant
Ruby DeeMommit Porter
Bill NunnHoward Porter
Kyle MasseyPrincipal / Dancer
Damien Dante WayansSnow Lurcher
Frank Hoyt TaylorMORE TO EXPLORE
