Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football (2014)
September 23, 2014Release Date
Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football (2014)
September 23, 2014Release Date
Plot.
The EPIX Original Documentary, Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football tells the little-known story of four outstanding and brave African American men – Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis – who broke the color barrier in pro football in 1946, one year before Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey were credited with integrating Major League Baseball. The hardships and triumphs of the Forgotten Four are told through the recollections of their families and those who have researched these remarkable pioneers.
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Release DateSeptember 23, 2014
StatusReleased
Wiki.
Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football is a documentary about athletes Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis. They helped break down the barriers that existed for black athletes in professional football. It was written by Aaron Cohen and directed by Johnson McKelvy. The film's producer was Ross Greenburg.