Passing Glory

Name: Passing Glory
Director: Steve James
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1999-02-21
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Kyle Massey

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1999 · 100 min · PG · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 6.0/10

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.

Directed by Steve James

Cast

Andre Braugher — Father Joseph Verrett
Rip Torn — Father Robert Grant
Ruby Dee — Mommit Porter
Bill Nunn — Howard Porter
Kyle Massey — Principal / Dancer