Passing Glory (1999)
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.
- Date of release
- 1999-02-21
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (5)
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Steve James
Casting
- Andre Braugher — Father Joseph Verrett
- Rip Torn — Father Robert Grant
- Ruby Dee — Mommit Porter
- Bill Nunn — Howard Porter
- Kyle Massey — Principal / Dancer
- Damien Dante Wayans — Snow Lurcher
- Frank Hoyt Taylor
Interesting facts
- Filmed in: Georgia
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.
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