About this movie
An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the shift of White sentiment toward Louis as Hitler came to power, Louis's patriotism during World War II, and the hounding of Louis by the IRS for the following 15 years. In his last years, he's a casino greeter, a drug user, and the occasional object of scorn for young Turks like Muhammad Ali. Appreciative comment comes from boxing scholars, Louis's son Joe Jr., friends, and icons like Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Bill Cosby.
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Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
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Quick facts
Year
2008
Runtime
1h 15m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
2
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
training
world champion
racism
soldier
professional athlete
heavyweight boxer
joe louis
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Questions about Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
How long is Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed has a runtime of 1h 15m (1 hour and 15 minutes).
Who directed Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed was directed by Ouisie Shapiro and released in 2008.
What genre is Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed is a Documentary film (2008).
Who stars in Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?
The cast of Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed includes Joe Louis, Joe Louis Barrow Jr., Dick Gregory, Jack Johnson, Liev Schreiber.
What is the TMDB rating for Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 votes.
