Passing Glory (1999)
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.
Where to watch Passing Glory
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What is Passing Glory about?
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. Passing Glory is a Drama, TV Movie movie, released on 1999-02-21, runtime 100 minutes.
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In the United States, Passing Glory can be rented from Amazon Video. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Steve James
Cast
- Andre Braugher as Father Joseph Verrett
- Rip Torn as Father Robert Grant
- Ruby Dee as Mommit Porter
- Bill Nunn as Howard Porter
- Kyle Massey as Principal / Dancer
- Damien Dante Wayans as Snow Lurcher
- Frank Hoyt Taylor
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