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Passing Glory (1999)

1h 40m

Running Time

February 21, 1999
Release Date

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Passing Glory (1999)

Name: Passing Glory
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: 1999-02-21

1h 40m

Running Time

February 21, 1999
Release Date

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Plot.

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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Details.

Release Date
February 21, 1999

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 40m

Content Rating
PG

Filming Locations
Georgia, United States

Genres
Drama Sport

Last updated: 2025-02-09

This Movie Is About.

basketball

racial segregation

priest

Wiki.

Passing Glory is a 1999 basketball-drama film produced for TNT, written by Harold Sylvester, and directed by Steve James. It is based on a true story.

This movie stars Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, and Sean Squire, and features a speaking role by Arthur Agee, subject of the documentary Hoop Dreams, also directed by Steve James. The music was composed by Stephen James Taylor.