Passing Glory

Name: Passing Glory
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1999-02-21
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Kyle Massey

February 21, 1999 1h 40m ★ 5.8 (4 votes)

DramaTV Movie

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.

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Top Cast

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

Status: Released

Production Companies: Magic Johnson Entertainment, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment, Rosemont Productions International, Turner Network Television