Passing Glory

Passing Glory

1999
1h 40m
5.8

5.8/10

4 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Magic Johnson Entertainment Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment Rosemont Productions International Turner Network Television
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 21, 1999
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0178821

Cast

Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher

Father Joseph Verrett

Rip Torn
Rip Torn

Father Robert Grant

Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee

Mommit Porter

Bill Nunn
Bill Nunn

Howard Porter

Kyle Massey
Kyle Massey

Principal / Dancer

Damien Dante Wayans
Damien Dante Wayans

Snow Lurcher

Frank Hoyt Taylor
Frank Hoyt Taylor

Key Crew

Steve James
Director
Harold Sylvester
Writer
Gordon Wolf
Producer
Magic Johnson
Executive Producer
Quincy Jones
Executive Producer
David Salzman
Executive Producer