Passing Glory

1999 ""

Passing Glory

6.5 | 1h40m | PG | en | Drama

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.

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6.5 | 1h40m | PG | en | Drama

Synopsis

Cast

Andre Braugher ,Rip Torn ,Ruby Dee

Director

Maxine Shepard

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Cast

Andre Braugher

as Father Joseph Verrett

[2021] Spirit Untamed [2021] Glory and Grief: The Ferguson Jenkins Story [2021] Billy Williams: The Sweet Swinger [2015] Emily & Tim [2014] The Gambler [2013] The Baytown Outlaws [2013] Brooklyn Nine-Nine [2012] Last Resort [2010] Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

Rip Torn

as Father Robert Grant

[2011] National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus [2009] Happy Tears [2008] The Golden Boys [2008] August [2008] Turn the River [2007] Bee Movie [2006] Zoom [2006] Marie Antoinette [2005] Yours, Mine & Ours

Ruby Dee

as Mommit Porter

[2013] Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal [2012] A Thousand Words [2011] Politics of Love [2011] The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll [2009] America [2007] American Gangster [2007] All About Us [2001] Feast of All Saints [2000] Finding Buck McHenry