Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1999 · 1h 40m

Passing Glory

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Director
Steve James
Cast
Andre Braugher as Father Joseph Verrett Rip Torn as Father Robert Grant Ruby Dee as Mommit Porter Bill Nunn as Howard Porter Kyle Massey as Principal / Dancer Damien Dante Wayans as Snow Lurcher
Crew
Bill Butler — Director of Photography Paul Seydor — Editor Patrick Flannery — Editor Harold Sylvester — Writer Gordon Wolf — Producer Maxine Shepard — Production Design
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Passing Glory — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
racial segregationbasketballpriest
Key Collaborators
Steve James Director Bill Butler Director of Photography Paul Seydor Editor Patrick Flannery Editor Harold Sylvester Writer Gordon Wolf Producer Maxine Shepard Production Design Sharen Davis Costume Design
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