Passing Glory (TV 1999)A talented all-black high school basketball team challenges the top all-white team in civil-rights-era New Orleans. Director:Steve JamesWriter:Harold Sylvester |
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Passing Glory (TV 1999)A talented all-black high school basketball team challenges the top all-white team in civil-rights-era New Orleans. Director:Steve JamesWriter:Harold Sylvester |
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| Andre Braugher | ... |
Father Joseph Verrett
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| Rip Torn | ... |
Father Robert Grant
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Sean Squire | ... |
Travis Porter
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| Ruby Dee | ... |
Mommit Porter
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| Bill Nunn | ... |
Howard Porter
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| Daniel Hugh Kelly | ... |
Mike Malone Sr.
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| Tony Colitti | ... |
Chick Viola
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Anderson Bourell | ... |
Mike Malone Jr.
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| Khalil Kain | ... |
Heatwave Hundley
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Tony Bond | ... |
Clanky
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Khaz B | ... |
Boo
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Darris Love | ... |
Antoine Toussaint
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| Elimu Nelson | ... |
Touché
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| Damien Dante Wayans | ... |
Snow Lurcher
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| Brett Rice |
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An angry black priest in 1960's New Orleans goes against the wishes of his parish leader as he pushes a basketball game between his unbeaten all-black team and an undefeated all-white prep school team. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
Passing Glory is based on a historical event, and it's certainly a gripping tale. (The story, in case IMDB hasn't got the plot up yet, is based on a real-life basketball game played between two Catholic high schools -- one white, one black -- in the segregated South of the 1960s.) However, the real reason to catch this made-for-TV film is the amazing casting. Any movie that brings you Rip Torn, Andre Braugher, and Ruby Dee on the very same screen is worth your time. Watch this one!