Passing Glory

Passing Glory

100 mins | Drama | Feb. 21, 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.

Passing Glory

100 mins | Drama | Feb. 21, 1999

Passing Glory
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers
Original title Passing Glory
Directors Steve James
Writers Harold Sylvester

Cast

Andre Braugher

as Father Joseph Verrett

Rip Torn

as Father Robert Grant

Ruby Dee

as Mommit Porter

Bill Nunn

as Howard Porter