Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2008-02-23
- Runtime: 75 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: HBO Sports
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1205
- Languages:
Cast & Crew
Joe Louis
as Self (archive footage)
Joe Louis Barrow Jr.
as Self
Dick Gregory
as Self
Jack Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Liev Schreiber
as Narrator
Randy Roberts
as Self
Gerald Early
as Self
Maya Angelou
as Self
Bill Cosby
as Self
Jimmy Carter
as Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?▼
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2008-02-23.
Who are the main actors in Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?▼
The main cast includes Joe Louis, Joe Louis Barrow Jr., Dick Gregory, Jack Johnson, Liev Schreiber, .
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Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed?▼
The total runtime of Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed is 75 minutes.
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