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Passing Glory

Passing Glory

★ 6.0/10•1999•1h 40m•PG•Drama•TV Movie

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.

Steve James · Director

Harold Sylvester · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 21, 1999

Actors

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

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