Black and Blue

Black and Blue

57 mins | Documentary | Nov. 18, 2011

When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best play, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward’s best friend on the team, a future president by the name of Jerry Ford, who threatened to quit the team in response. The friendship that began in the Big House lasted all the way to the White House. This is the story of two schools, two friends, and a game that changed everything.

Black and Blue

57 mins | Documentary | Nov. 18, 2011

Black and Blue
When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best play, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward’s best friend on the team, a future president by the name of Jerry Ford, who threatened to quit the team in response. The friendship that began in the Big House lasted all the way to the White House. This is the story of two schools, two friends, and a game that changed everything.
Producers Stunt3 Multimedia
Original title Black and Blue
Directors Brian Kruger
Writers Buddy Moorehouse

Cast

Brian Kruger

as Self - Narrator

John Bacon

as Self