Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football

Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football
Directed by Johnson McKelvy
Produced by Ross Greenburg
Written by Aaron Cohen
Narrated by Jeffrey Wright
Production
company
EPIX, Ross Greenburg Productions
Release dates
  • September 23, 2014 (2014-09-23) (United States)
Running time
 60 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football is a documentary about athletes Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis. They helped break down the barriers that existed for black athletes in professional football.[1][2] It was written by Aaron Cohen and directed by Johnson McKelvy.[3] The film's producer was Ross Greenburg.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Daily News Tuesday, September 23, 2014 ‘Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football,’ TV review by David Hinkley
  2. ↑ Variety September 22, 2014 TV Review: PBS’ ‘The Boomer List,’ Epix’s ‘Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football’ - Brian Lowry
  3. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter 23-09-2014 Donovan McNabb on the Importance of 'Forgotten Four' Football Players Who Broke the Color Barrier by Hilary Lewis
  4. ↑ NFL Enterprises Sept. 10, 2014 Analysis, 'Forgotten Four' artfully depicts pro football integration in 1946 By Alex Gelhar

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